While Caring for a Patient with a History of Hypothyroidism

question 5

Multiple Choice

While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?

• A) Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
• B) Estrogen (Estradiol)
• C) Iodine 131
• D) Carbimazole (Methimazole)

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