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ATI NUR 180 Pharmacology Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a new client that got admitted to the unit for abdominal discomfort. The nurse notes that the client takes levothyroxine (Synthroid) at home. The nurse understands that the client is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hypothyroidism. Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. The nurse knows that the client is taking levothyroxine to supplement the deficient thyroid hormone levels and regulate metabolism.
Therefore, option B is correct.
Explanation for incorrect choices:
A: Hyperglycemia - Levothyroxine does not treat high blood sugar levels; it is used for low thyroid hormone levels.
C: Hypoglycemia - Levothyroxine does not treat low blood sugar levels; it is used for hypothyroidism.
D: Hyperthyroidism - Levothyroxine is not used to treat an overactive thyroid gland; it is used for an underactive thyroid gland.
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