ATI LPN
Lpn pharmacology I Questions
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While caring for a patient with a history of hypothyroidism, the nurse expects which of the following medications to be included in the patient's medication list?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: replacement. In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Replacement therapy with synthetic thyroid hormone (levothyroxine) is essential to restore hormone levels to normal. This medication helps alleviate symptoms and prevent complications associated with hypothyroidism.
A: Prophylactic medications are used to prevent disease, not to treat hypothyroidism.
C: Palliative medications aim to relieve symptoms but do not address the underlying cause like replacement therapy does for hypothyroidism.
D: Curative medications aim to cure the disease, which is not typically possible in hypothyroidism.
Therefore, the most appropriate medication for a patient with hypothyroidism is replacement therapy.
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