Prior to administration of levothyroxine, which of the following should the nurse complete? (Select all that apply)

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Assess weight. Before administering levothyroxine, the nurse should assess the patient's weight as levothyroxine dosage is often based on weight to ensure proper dosing. Monitoring weight helps in determining the appropriate dosage and adjusting it as needed. Assessing the degree of numbness in an affected area (A) and monitoring for intensified pain (B) are not directly related to levothyroxine administration. Assessing the apical pulse (D) may be important in some cases, but weight assessment is specifically crucial for determining the correct dosage of levothyroxine.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: pre and post prandial advice. This section in MIMS provides guidance on how food can affect the absorption and efficacy of drugs. It includes recommendations on whether to take medication with or without food, which can impact drug effectiveness. Choice A, Preg. Cat, focuses on pregnancy category classification of drugs. Choice C, drug category, categorizes drugs based on their therapeutic class. Choice D, abbreviations, lists common medical abbreviations used in drug prescribing. Therefore, the correct answer B is the most relevant section for understanding the effect of food on drugs in MIMS.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: mucilage. Mucilage refers to thick, viscid, adhesive liquids made by dispersing gum in water. Effervescent (A) means producing bubbles in a liquid, not related to gum dispersion. Spirits (C) are alcoholic beverages, unrelated to the given description. Collyria (D) are eye lotions, not related to the characteristics described. Therefore, B is the correct choice.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: None of the above. Rationale: 1. Morphine is effective when given through various routes, not just subcutaneously. 2. The route of administration can affect the onset of action, with oral administration having a slower onset compared to intravenous. 3. Therefore, morphine is not only effective subcutaneously, can have varying effectiveness based on the route, and does not have a faster onset when administered orally. Summary: A is incorrect as morphine is effective through multiple routes. B is incorrect as the route of administration can impact effectiveness. C is incorrect as oral administration typically results in a slower onset of action.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rationale: Option C is correct because doxorubicin is known to cause cardiotoxicity. Symptoms like shortness of breath, palpitations, and edema could indicate heart-related issues and need immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications. Summary of other choices: A: Incorrect. Doxorubicin commonly causes bone marrow suppression leading to low blood counts. B: Incorrect. Alopecia (hair loss) is a common side effect of doxorubicin. D: Incorrect. Tissue necrosis is not a typical side effect of doxorubicin.