A client is admitted to the hospital with thyroid storm (thyrotoxicosis).The nurse anticipates that which of the following drugs may be used to manage this condition?

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) is an antithyroid drug that can be used to manage thyroid storm by blocking the production of thyroid hormones. Sodium iodide (¹³¹I) and strong iodide (Lugol's) solution may be used to reduce thyroid hormone synthesis in the long-term, but are not effective for acute management of thyroid storm. Methimazole (Tapazole) is another antithyroid drug, but it has a slower onset of action than PTU and is not the best choice for managing acute thyroid storm.

A Client Is Admitted to the Hospital with Thyroid Storm