A Patient Has Been Taking Levothyroxine (Synthroid)for More Than a Decade

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Multiple Choice

A patient has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) for more than a decade for primary hypothyroidism.She tells the nurse that her cousin can get her the same medication in a generic form from a pharmaceutical supply company.What would be best for the nurse to say to the patient?

• A)"That would be a great way to save money."
• B)"There's no difference in brands of this medication."
• C)"Switching the form of medication should never be done; once you start with a certain brand, you must stay with it."
• D)"It's better not to switch brands until we check with your doctor."

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