In the Initial Treatment of a Teenager with Hyperthyroidism, the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the initial treatment of a teenager with hyperthyroidism, the nurse would anticipate using

• A) levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid).
• B) liothyronine sodium (Cytomel).
• C) methimazole (Tapazole).
• D) radioactive iodine (131I).

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