NCLEX-RN
Endocrine RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myxedema coma. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Myxedema coma, a severe hypothyroidism emergency, requires levothyroxine to restore thyroid hormone levels and hydrocortisone to address potential adrenal insufficiency. Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism, and tolvaptan and hydrochlorothiazide manage fluid balance, not hypothyroidism.
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