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ATI Endocrine Final N180 Pharmacology Made Easy 4.0 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which of the following medications is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism?
a) Methimazole
✔✔b) Levothyroxine
c) Propylthiouracil
d) Radioactive iodine
What is the most serious potential side effect of levothyroxine overdose?
a) Rash
b) Constipation
✔✔c) Tachycardia and chest pain
d) Weight gain
What should the nurse do if a patient reports tremors and anxiety after increasing their dose of levothyroxine? 1 / 3
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a) Reassure the patient it’s normal
✔✔b) Notify the healthcare provider immediately
c) Stop the medication abruptly
d) Suggest increasing the dose
Which medication is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism?✔✔a) Propylthiouracil
b) Levothyroxine
c) Glipizide
d) Prednisone
What dietary advice should be given to a patient taking methimazole?✔✔a) Avoid iodine-rich foods like seafood
b) Increase calcium-rich foods
c) Avoid dairy products
d) Increase potassium intake
Which hormone does levothyroxine replace? 2 / 3
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✔✔a) Thyroxine (T4)
b) Triiodothyronine (T3)
c) Cortisol
d) Insulin
Which of the following is an expected side effect of radioactive iodine therapy?
a) Increased appetite
b) Diarrhea
✔✔c) Dry mouth and sore throat
d) Hair growth
Why should a patient taking levothyroxine avoid taking it with calcium supplements?✔✔a) Calcium can interfere with absorption
b) Calcium enhances the effect too much
c) It increases the side effects
d) It changes the taste of the drug
Which medication may be used to treat Addison’s disease?
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