The Patient Has Been Given an Antithyroid Drug Called Propylthiouracil

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient has been given an antithyroid drug called propylthiouracil.Appropriate nursing implementations include:

• A) Using special radioactive precautions for her urine for the first 24 hours.
• B) Monitoring her vital signs and withholding the medications if her pulse is >100 beats/min.
• C) Teaching her to watch for and report any signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism or infections.
• D) Keeping her on a low-calorie, low-protein diet.

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Discounted Cash Flow

An appraisal technique that calculates the worth of an investment by forecasting its future cash inflows and adjusting for the time value of money.

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Cash flows that are not adjusted for the time value of money, representing raw incoming or outgoing cash streams.

Mutually Exclusive

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