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Pharmacology-II

The female client has been taking levothyroxine (Synthroid), a thyroid hormone, for a year. Which data would indicate to the nurse the medication is effective?

ExplanationCorrect answer A: Synthroid is administered to clients diagnosed with hypothyroidism. If the client has signs of hypo- or hyperthyroidism, the medication is not effective; the client needs to be in the euthyroid state. Clients who are hypothyroid gain weight, so a loss of weight over an extended period indicates her metabolism has improved and the medication is effective