What Information Should Be Obtained from the Patient Before an Iodine-131

question 23

Multiple Choice

What information should be obtained from the patient before an iodine-131 test?

• A) Presence of metal in the body
• B) Allergy to sulfa drugs
• C) Status of possible pregnancy
• D) Use of prescription drugs for hypertension

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A mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, which might include delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

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Part of the mind that operates outside of conscious awareness, containing thoughts, memories, and desires believed to influence behavior.

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Behaviors or thoughts that inhibit an individual's ability to adjust healthily to particular situations.

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