A Patient, Newly Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, Has Received a Prescription

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, has received a prescription for thyroid replacement therapy. The nurse will instruct the patient to take this medication at which time of day?

• A) In the morning
• B) With the noon meal
• C) With the evening meal
• D) At bedtime

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