A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100mcg po to a client who has hypothyroidism.
Available levothyroxine is 50 mcg tablets.
How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round off to the nearest whole number.
Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
1 tablet.
2 tablets.
3 tablets.
4 tablets.
The Correct Answer is B
The nurse should administer 2 tablets of levothyroxine 50 mcg to give the client a total dose of 100 mcg.
Choice A is not the best answer because administering 1 tablet of levothyroxine 50 mcg would only give the client a total dose of 50 mcg, which is not enough.
Choice C is not the best answer because administering 3 tablets of levothyroxine 50 mcg would give the client a total dose of 150 mcg, which is too much.
Choice D is not the best answer because administering 4 tablets of levothyroxine 50 mcg would give the client a total dose of 200 mcg, which is too much.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
The nurse should include in the teaching that the client should use a soft-bristled toothbrush.
Heparin is an anticoagulant that decreases the clotting ability of the blood 1.
Using a soft-bristled toothbrush can help prevent bleeding of the gums while brushing teeth.
Choice B is incorrect because heparin should not be injected deep into the thigh muscle.
Instead, it should be given subcutaneously (under the skin) 2.
Choice C is incorrect because black and tarry stools are not an expected side effect of heparin.
Choice D is incorrect because easy bruising does not indicate that the medication is effective.
Instead, easy bruising may be a side effect of heparin and should be reported to the healthcare provider 1.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A nurse should never share her password for access to the facility’s computer system with anyone.
Sharing passwords can compromise the security and confidentiality of patient information.
For the second question you asked, the correct answer is choice A.
“I’ll use my electric razor for shaving.” This statement indicates that the client understands that warfarin (coumadin) can increase the risk of bleeding and that using an electric razor can help reduce the risk of cuts and bleeding while shaving.
Choice B is not the best answer because taking aspirin while on warfarin (coumadin) can increase the risk of bleeding.
Choice C is not the best answer because eating foods high in vitamin K can interfere with the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin).
Choice D is not the best answer because drinking alcohol while on warfarin (coumadin) can increase the risk of bleeding.
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