A Patient, Newly Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Receives a Prescription for a Thyroid

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, receives a prescription for a thyroid hormone replacement drug. The nurse assesses for which potential contraindication to this drug?

• A) Infection
• B) Diabetes mellitus
• C) Liver disease
• D) Recent myocardial infarction

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