Endocrine Drugs and Medications Q 39

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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a patient who is taking Synthroid (levothyroxine). The nurse instructs the client to notify the physician if which of the following occurs?

  

     A. Cold intolerance

     B. Tremors

     C. Coarse, dry hair

     D. Muscle cramps

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Tremors

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Excessive doses of levothyroxine can produce signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism which includes heat tolerance, tremors, nervousness, tachycardia, chest pain, hyperthermia, and insomnia.

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Options A, C, & D: These are signs of hypothyroidism.

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