A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital and Will Begin

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital and will begin taking levothyroxine [Synthroid]. The nurse learns that the patient also takes warfarin [Coumadin]. The nurse will notify the provider to discuss ____ the ____ dose.

• A) reducing; levothyroxine
• B) reducing; warfarin
• C) increasing; levothyroxine
• D) increasing; warfarin

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Definitions:

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An injection of antibodies used to prevent hepatitis B infection after exposure to the virus.

Vastus Lateralis

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Puncture-Proof Container

A type of container designed to safely store and dispose of sharp objects, such as needles, to prevent a puncture injury.

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