ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Assessment 1 Questions
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for methimazole for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: I will contact the provider if my throat becomes sore. This statement indicates the client understands a potential side effect of methimazole, agranulocytosis, which can present as a sore throat. Contacting the provider promptly is crucial. The other choices are incorrect because: A: Methimazole does not typically cause constipation. C: Weighing oneself is not directly related to the medication's effectiveness. D: Methimazole is not taken as needed but as prescribed regularly to manage hyperthyroidism.
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