A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is p...

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Assessment Test

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A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the:

1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL

2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL

✔ Correct Answer:

1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL

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