A Patient Is Taking Propylthiouracil for Hyperthyroidism and Asks the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient is taking propylthiouracil for hyperthyroidism and asks the nurse how this medication works.
In answer to the patient's question,the nurse tells the patient that propylthiouracil

• A)Blocks the action of thyroid hormone
• B)Impedes the formation of thyroid hormone
• C)Destroys overactive cells in the thyroid gland
• D)Inactivates already existing thyroid hormone in the bloodstream

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