A patient with hypothyroidism begins taking PO levothyroxine [Synthroid]. The nurse assesses the patient at the beginning of the shift and notes a heart rate of 62 beats/min and a temperature of 97.2°F. The patient is lethargic and difficult to arouse. The nurse will contact the provider to request an order for which drug?
A) Beta blocker
B) Increased dose of PO levothyroxine
C) Intravenous levothyroxine
D) Methimazole [Tapazole]
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