The home health nurse is monitoring an 8-month-old child with hypothyroidism taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which symptoms does the nurse recognize as signs of overdose? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tachycardia
b. Irritability
c. Vomiting
d. Weight gain
e. Diaphoresis
ANS: A, B, E
All the options with the exception of weight gain and vomiting are indications of overdose of Synthroid. Weight loss is a symptom of overdose, however.
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