To Avoid Interference with the Intestinal Absorption of the Thyroid

question 28

Multiple Choice

To avoid interference with the intestinal absorption of the thyroid hormones:

• A) a patient should take cholestyramine and the thyroid hormones on alternating days.
• B) a patient should take cholestyramine and the thyroid hormones 2 or 3 hours apart.
• C) a patient should not take cholestyramine within 4 to 5 hours of taking the thyroid hormones.
• D) a patient should take the thyroid hormones along with cholestyramine.

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