The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Elevated Serum

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with elevated serum T3 and T4 levels who receives a new prescription for methimazole (Tapazole) . Which patient statement indicates understanding of instructions about this medication?

• A) "This medication will increase my metabolism."
• B) "As long as I take this medication daily, the time of the dose is not important."
• C) "This medication will cure my thyroid problem."
• D) "I will need regular blood tests while taking this medication."

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