A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

0.25 mgPO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was

effective if the:

1)Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)level is 2 microunits/mL

2)Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL

A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress)

whichof the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching:

1)I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds

2)I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls

A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which

statement by the patient indicates further teaching:

1)I should expect a rash to develop

2)I may develop hair or face or chest

A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client's provider.

Which ofthe following is the nurse required to do:

3)Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing

4)Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine

A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her family regarding a new prescription

ofphenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Which of the following

client statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:

1)I will keep a seizure frequency chart

2)I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea