A Patient with Hyperthyroidism Is Prescribed Propylthiouracil (PTU)

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) . The nurse includes which formation about the mechanism of action of this medication in the teaching plan?

• A)Diverts iodine pathways
• B)Causes formation of thyroid antibodies
• C)Decreases the vascularity of the thyroid gland
• D)Blocks iodine from binding with thyroglobulin

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