Chapter 45- Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

Ford Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 9th Edition by Susan M. Ford

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Chapter 45- Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Which of the following hormones are secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply:
  A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
  B) Adrenocoritcotropic hormone
  C) Thyroxine
  D) Prolactin
  E) Triiodothyronine

 

2. Thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in metabolic rate of tissues that can result in which of the following? Select all that apply:
  A) Increased heart rate
  B) Decreased respiratory rate
  C) Increased body temperature
  D) Increased cardiac output
  E) Decreased oxygen consumption

 

3. Knowing that thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in metabolic rate of tissues, which of the following symptoms would a nurse observe in a client with uncontrolled hypothyroidism? Select all that apply:
  A) Elevated body temperature
  B) Weight gain
  C) Bradycardia
  D) Hypertension
  E) Sleepiness

 

4. Knowing that thyroid hormones are principally concerned with the increase in metabolic rate of tissues, which of the following symptoms would a nurse observe in a client with uncontrolled hyperthyroidism? Select all that apply:
  A) Low body temperature
  B) Weight loss
  C) Tachycardia
  D) Hypotension
  E) Sleepiness

 

5. A physician orders levothyroxine (Synthroid) 50 mcg QAM for a client with hypothyroidism.  Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is available in a 0.025 mg tablet. How many tablets should the nurse administer to the client daily?

Answer Key

 

1. C, E
2. A, C, D
3. B, C, E
4. B, C
5. 2 tablets

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