The physician has ordered medication to treat hyperthyroidism. Which medication does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Liotrix (Euthroid)
2. Levothyroxine (Levothyroid)
3. Propylthiouracil (PTU)
4. Thyroid (S-P-T)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Liotrix (Euthroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
Rationale 2: Levothyroxine (Levothyroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4: Thyroid (S-P-T) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
Global Rationale: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is used to treat hyperthyroidism. Liotrix (Euthroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine (Levothyroid) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism. Thyroid (S-P-T) is incorrect because it is used to treat hypothyroidism.
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