Medications ordered on a patient with hypothyroidism include liotrix and cholestyramine. The nurse administers the dose of liotrix at 08:00. When is the best time for the nurse to administer the cholestyramine?
a. 07:00
b. 08:00
c. 10:00
d. 12:00
ANS: D
To prevent binding of thyroid hormones by cholestyramine, administer doses at least 4 hours apart.
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