A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a)Insomnia i)Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b)Constipation i)Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c)Drowsiness i)Rationale: Drowsiness is a ma...

Pharmacology Final Review 1. Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2. A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? a. Glucose b. Ammonia i. Rationale: Lactulose, a disaccharide, is a sugar that work...

1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale : Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsiness is ...

1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsiness is a...

1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Drowsiness is a...

1) A nurse is assessing a client who is taking levothyroxine. The nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a manifestation of levothyroxine overdose? a) Insomnia i) Rationale: Levothyroxine overdose will result in manifestations of hyperthyroidism, which include Insomnia, tachycardia, and hyperthermia. b) Constipation i) Rationale: Constipation is a manifestation of hypothyroidism and indicates an inadequate dose of levothyroxine. c) Drowsiness i) Rationale: Dro...

NR293 ATI Pharmacology Final Review, Chamberlain College of Nursing 1. Calcium supplement for osteoporosis--why would they have flank pain 2. A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of lactulose to a client who has cirrhosis. The client states, "I don't need this medication. I am not constipated." The nurse should explain that in clients who have cirrhosis, lactulose is used to decrease levels of which of the following components in the bloodstream? a. Glucose b. Ammonia c. Potassium d. Bic...

NR293 ATI Pharm Final Review