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LEVOTHYROXINE (lee voe thye ROX een) treats low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) in
ANS: B Orlistat may cause hypothyroidism in patients taking levothyroxine; these two drugs should be administered at least 4 hours apart
Which finding in a patient taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) and warfarin (Coumadin) would require follow-up by a nurse? A) Cardiac dysrhythmias B) Excessive bruising C) Weight loss of 5 kg D) Shortness of breath
Which modification to the plan of care should the nurse review with the client's primary health care provider? If you are currently being treated with warfarin, you should let your doctor know before you start taking levothyroxine
Without thyroid hormone, your body cannot function properly, which may result in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, excessive tiredness, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry, thick skin, increased This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs: (levothyroxine) Applies to: Coumadin (warfarin) and Synthroid (levothyroxine) If you are currently being treated with warfarin, you should let your doctor know before you start taking levothyroxine
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Bleeding between menstrual periods
Levothyroxine is best taken on an empty stomach at the same time every day
It is not correct to increase or decrease the levothyroxine dose or to increase the warfarin dose
Levothyroxine should be taken once a day in the morning on an empty stomach (30 to 60 minutes before eating breakfast)
Lethargy B
Patients taking warfarin who start taking levothyroxine may need to have their warfarin dose reduced
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LEVOTHYROXINE (lee voe thye ROX een) treats low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) in your body
Which modification to the plan of care should the nurse review with the client's health care provider? 1
These include tachycardia, chest pain, tremors, nervousness, insomnia, hyperthermia, extreme heat intolerance, and sweating