A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) and a fiber supplement.What key point would you be sure to teach the patient about these drugs?
A) "Take the drugs together as there are no interactions between them."
B) "Be sure to take the fiber supplement 2 hours before a meal and the levothyroxine 3 hours after a meal."
C) "Take the fiber supplement in the morning with breakfast and the levothyroxine in the evening before you go to bed."
D) "Do not take the drugs together because a fiber supplement will decrease the absorption of your levothyroxine."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q7: How do thyroid replacement drugs work to
Q28: Why does a patient who is taking
Q29: Which precaution is most important to teach
Q30: Which patient condition indicates that drug therapy
Q31: Which precaution is important to teach an
Q32: A patient who has been taking methimazole
Q33: How do thyroid replacement drugs affect diabetes?
A)
Q34: A patient who is prescribed propylthiouracil (Propacil)also
Q35: A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed an
Q36: A patient with hyperthyroidism is in
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents