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). Whichstatement 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 of the 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