The patient receiving thyroid supplementation for hypothyroidism reports insomnia, fatigue, tachycardia, and headache. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

“Please come to the clinic to have labs drawn. Your thyroid medication may need adjustment.”. Patients receiving thyroid supplementation may experience symptoms of hyperthyroidism which would require a decreased dosage. The nurse must not brush off the patient’s symptoms as related to caffeine intake. The patient likely requires a decreased, not increased, dose of supplement. The patient’s symptoms are not expected side effects of thyroid supplementation but rather an indication of over supplementation.

The patient receiving thyroid supplementation for hypothyroidism ...

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Category: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Difficulty: 6

Topics: Communication & Documentation Endocrine Medication and Blood Products HEENT Intracranial Regulation Laboratory Studies Patient Education

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