Elderly Patients Who Are Started on Levothyroxine for Thyroid Replacement

question 19

Multiple Choice

Elderly patients who are started on levothyroxine for thyroid replacement should be monitored for:

• A) Excessive sedation
• B) Tachycardia and angina
• C) Weight gain
• D) Cold intolerance

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