The nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid)and cholestyramine (Questran).Which reaction should the nurse monitor this client for when administering these medications?

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Cholestyramine (Questran) can bind to levothyroxine (Synthroid) in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing the absorption of levothyroxine. This can lead to decreased effectiveness of levothyroxine and a potential for hypothyroidism.

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