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Abrams' clinical drug therapy : rationales for nursing practice

Geralyn Frandsen; Sandra Smith Pennington; Anne Collins Abrams

Chapter 40

Drug Therapy for Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

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Problem 1

A 72-year-old woman is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. She is tachycardic and extremely nervous. Her endocrinologist orders radioactive iodine.
- Why is radioactive iodine ordered instead of PTU?
- What is the action of radioactive iodine?
- What is the dose of radioactive iodine?
- What condition is the patient at risk for in 1 year?

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