Which assessment is most important to perform before giving a patient who is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) the first dose of the drug?
A) Measuring heart rate and rhythm
B) Determining level of consciousness
C) Asking about an allergy to "sulfa" drugs
D) Checking intake and output for the last 24 hours
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A) Methimazole (Tapazole)
B)
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