A provider teaches a patient who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I should not take heartburn medication without consulting my provider first."
B) "I should report insomnia, tremors, and an increased heart rate to my provider."
C) "If I take a multivitamin with iron, I should take it 4 hours after the levothyroxine."
D) "If I take calcium supplements, I may need to decrease my dose of levothyroxine."
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