A patient with hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital fo…
A patient with hypothyroidism is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. His thyroid labs were obtained and are thyroid-stimulating hormone 15.0 units/mL and free T4 0.2 ng/dL. He reports that six months ago his provider increased his levothyroxine to 250 mcg. The patient’s wife says that the patient takes his meds every morning with breakfast. Which of the following will properly address his thyroid function?
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A nurse practitioner preceptor and learner are evaluating a woman of childbearing age considering pregnancy and taking sodium valproate to treat seizures. What is the most accurate statement regarding the use of sodium valproate?
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The results of the Women’s Health Initiative provided evidence-based data that have led to new guidelines in assessing the risk/benefit ratio for initiation of hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women. Which statement is not correct?
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