A nurse is providing care to a client with hyperthyroidism. Which treatment modalities would the nurse anticipate being used? Select all that apply
A) Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
B) Methimazole (Tapazole)
C) Radioactive iodine (131I)
D) Propylthiouracil (PTU)
E) Subtotal thyroidectomy
Ans: B, C, D, E
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Methimazole (Tapazole), propylthiouracil (PTU), radioactive iodine (131I), and subtotal thyroidectomy are treatment modalities used in the treatment of clients with hyperthyroidism.
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