HESI RN
HESI RN 311 Pharmacology Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Levothyroxine sodium is prescribed for a client with hypothyroidism. The nurse should instruct the client to report which symptom because it indicates that the client is taking too much levothyroxine sodium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Excess levothyroxine causes hyperthyroidism symptoms, including restlessness (
C) due to increased metabolism. Constipation (
A), cold intolerance (
B), and decreased appetite (
D) indicate hypothyroidism, not overdose.
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