The Order Reads, "Give Levothyroxine (Synthroid), 200 Mg, PO Once

question 6

Multiple Choice

The order reads, "Give levothyroxine (Synthroid) , 200 mg, PO once every morning." Which action by the nurse is correct?

• A) Give the medication as ordered.
• B) Change the dose to 200 mcg because that is what the prescriber meant.
• C) Hold the drug until the prescriber returns to see the patient.
• D) Question the order because the dose is higher than 200 mcg.

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