A Client Is to Be Started on Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

question 56

Multiple Choice

A client is to be started on levothyroxine (Synthroid) . What does the nurse teach her about when the drugs effect will take place?

• A) immediately.
• B) within 3-5 days.
• C) in 1-3 weeks.
• D) within 24 hours.

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