Question

question 19 of 20
which of the following would the nurse expect the health care provider to order for a client with hypothyroidism?

• propylthiouracil
• propranolol
• methimazole
• levothyroxine sodium

Explanation:

Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. Levothyroxine sodium is a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), which is used to replace the deficient thyroid hormone. Propylthiouracil and Methimazole are used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) by inhibiting thyroid hormone production. Propranolol is a beta - blocker, mainly used for symptoms like tremors in hyperthyroidism or for cardiovascular conditions, not as a primary treatment for hypothyroidism. So the nurse would expect the healthcare provider to order Levothyroxine sodium for a client with hypothyroidism.

Answer:

D. Levothyroxine sodium