Question

a nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has hyperthyroidism and has been taking methimazole. which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication has had a therapeutic effect? decreased blood glucose level increased hgb increased platelets decreased t4

Explanation:

Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing thyroid hormone production. Thyroxine (T4) is a thyroid hormone. A therapeutic effect of methimazole in hyperthyroidism would be a decrease in T4 levels as it suppresses thyroid hormone synthesis. Blood glucose, Hgb, and platelets are not directly related to methimazole's action on hyperthyroidism.

Answer:

D. Decreased T4