The nurse transcribes a new order for liothyronine for a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism.When educating the patient about this medication,the nurse will include that:

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Liothyronine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3) and has a faster onset of action compared to levothyroxine (T4), making option A incorrect. It is not considered safe for patients with cardiovascular disease due to its potential to increase heart rate and blood pressure, making option B incorrect. Adverse effects of thyroid hormone therapy, including changes in liothyronine dosage, can indeed take several weeks to become apparent, making option C correct. Lastly, symptoms of adverse effects typically include tachycardia (rapid heart rate) but would more likely involve weight loss rather than gain, due to the increased metabolism, making option D partially incorrect.

The Nurse Transcribes a New Order for Liothyronine for a Patient