thyroid drugs, antiemetics, vitamins and minerals

Question 1

how is levothyroxine dosed

Answer 1

micrograms

Question 2

when should thyroid medications be taken

Answer 2

in the morning on an empty stomach

Question 3

thyroid drug contraindications

Answer 3

allergy, recent MI, adrenal insufficiency, hyperthyroidism

Question 4

antithyroid drug contraindications

Answer 4

drug allergy

Question 5

thyroid drug adverse effects

Answer 5

cardiac dysrhythmia, insomnia, tremors, nausea, diarrhea, cramps, weight loss, sweating, heat intolerance

Question 6

antithyroid drug adverse effects

Answer 6

liver and bone marrow toxicity, drowsiness, headache, vertigo, increased BUN and serum creatinine levels, cold intolerance, enlarged thyroid gland

Question 7

thyroid medications and diet

Answer 7

avoid foods high in iodine

Question 8

vitamin a

Answer 8

vision

Question 9

vitamin b12

Answer 9

RBC production, nerve function, DNA synthesis

Question 10

vitamin c

Answer 10

collagen synthesis, immune function, antioxidant

Question 11

calcium

Answer 11

maintains bone and teeth strength, enables muscle contraction