A patient is prescribed levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) 25 mcg orally once a day. The pharmacy sends liothyronine sodium (Cytomel) 25 mcg. What is your best action?
a. Give the drug as sent from the pharmacy.
b. Contact the nurse manager for advice.
c. Call the pharmacy to send the correct drug.
d. Explain to the patient that both drugs are thyroid hormone agonists.
ANS: C
You might also like to view...
What is the name of the vascular malignancy that can occur anywhere in the body, but whose first lesions often appear on the face or oral cavity in clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?
a. Kaposi's sarcoma c. oral hairy leukoplakia b. oral candidiasis d. non-Hodgkin's lym-phoma
Ideals, beliefs, customs, modes of conduct, qualities, or goals that are highly prized or preferred by individuals, groups, or society are termed:
a. thoughts. c. concepts. b. ethics. d. values.
The nurse is presenting a class on the pathophysiology of the different abortions. Some of the causes are: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Chromosomal defects. 2. Insufficient or excessive hormonal levels. 3. Sexual intercourse in the first trimester. 4. Infections in the first trimester. 5. Cervical insufficiency.
The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with asthma. The client's breath sounds initially had wheezing but are diminishing until no audible sounds are heard. This has occurred because:
1. swelling has increased, and it has blocked airways. 2. the attack has passed. 3. the client used an inhaler. 4. no mucus is present.