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?

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Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid) is a medication commonly used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing the deficient thyroid hormone. Estrogen (B) is not typically used to treat hypothyroidism, and iodine 131 (C) is a radioactive isotope used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Carbimazole (Methimazole) (D) is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.

While Caring for a Patient with a History of Hypothyroidism