Which of the following would the nurse expect the physician to order for a client with hypothyroidism?
A) Levothyroxine sodium
B) Methimazole
C) Propranolol
D) Propylthiouracil

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Levothyroxine sodium is a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement medication commonly used to treat hypothyroidism. Methimazole and propylthiouracil are medications used to treat hyperthyroidism. Propranolol is a beta-blocker used to treat symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism, but it does not address the underlying hypothyroidism. Therefore, the best choice for a client with hypothyroidism would be levothyroxine sodium.

Which of the Following Would the Nurse Expect the Physician