A Provider Teaches a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism

question 7

Multiple Choice

A provider teaches a patient who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

• A) "I should not take heartburn medication without consulting my provider first."
• B) "I should report insomnia, tremors, and an increased heart rate to my provider."
• C) "If I take a multivitamin with iron, I should take it 4 hours after the levothyroxine."
• D) "If I take calcium supplements, I may need to decrease my dose of levothyroxine."

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