ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following effects should the nurse expect to see after the client has taken the medication for 2 months?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Increased sleeping. Methimazole is an antithyroid medication used to treat hyperthyroidism, such as Graves' disease. After taking methimazole for 2 months, the client's thyroid hormone levels will decrease, leading to a decrease in metabolism. As a result, the client may experience fatigue and increased need for sleep. This is because the medication is effectively controlling the overproduction of thyroid hormones that cause symptoms like increased heart rate and weight loss.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect because warmer skin, increase in pulse rate, and weight loss are symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which should improve with methimazole treatment, not worsen.
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