The NP Orders a Thyroid Panel for a Patient on Amiodarone

question 8

Multiple Choice

The NP orders a thyroid panel for a patient on amiodarone. The patient tells the NP that he does not have thyroid disease and wants to know why the test has been ordered. Which is a correct response?

• A)Amiodarone inhibits an enzyme that is important in making thyroid hormone and can cause hypothyroidism.
• B)Amiodarone damages the thyroid gland and can result in inflammation of that gland, causing hyperthyroidism.
• C)Amiodarone is a broad spectrum drug with many adverse effects. Many different tests need to be done before it is given.
• D)Amiodarone can cause corneal deposits in up to 25% of patients.

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