A Patient with Hypothyroidism Begins Taking PO Levothyroxine [Synthroid]

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with hypothyroidism begins taking PO levothyroxine [Synthroid]. The nurse assesses the patient at the beginning of the shift and notes a heart rate of 62 beats per minute and a temperature of 97.2°F. The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which drug?

• A) Beta blocker
• B) Increased dose of PO levothyroxine
• C) Intravenous levothyroxine
• D) Methimazole [Tapazole]

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