A Patient Who Has Been Taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid)for 2 Months

question 15

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for 2 months has all of the following conditions.Which condition indicates that the drug therapy is effective?

• A) Increased thirst
• B) Daily bowel movement for 1 week
• C) White blood cell count of 6000/mm³
• D) Weight unchanged for the last 3 weeks

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Definitions:

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and bind to specific antigens, helping to protect the body from pathogens.

Cytotoxic T Cell

A type of immune cell capable of killing cancer cells, cells that are infected (particularly with viruses), or cells that are damaged in other ways.

Killer Cell

A type of immune cell that can kill cancer cells, cells infected with viruses, or other damaged or dangerous cells.

Passive Immunity

The type of immunity obtained by the transfer of antibodies from one individual to another, such as a mother to her infant through breast milk, providing immediate but temporary protection.