The nurse provides teaching regarding levothyroxine to a 55-year-old patient diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. What statement made by the patient does the nurse interpret to mean that the drug teaching had been understood?
A) "I can take this medication at any time of day."
B) "I should take this medication on an empty stomach in the morning."
C) "I may take this with a sip of water in the morning."
D) "If I feel nauseated, I may take this drug with an antacid."
B
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Adults who require thyroid replacement therapy need to understand that this will be a lifelong need. An established routine of taking the tablet first thing in the morning may help the patient comply with the drug regimen. The drug should be taken on an empty stomach with a full glass of water. Antacids would slow or prevent absorption of the hormone replacement, so the patient should be corrected.
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