3.
Which of the following statements best describes a precaution for persons who
take thyroid preparations?
a. Patients taking thyroid preparations should tell the dentist or physician they
b. Patients taking thyroid preparations should not exercise.
c.
Patients taking thyroid preparations should avoid any type of vitamin
preparation.
d. Patients taking thyroid preparations should avoid eating iodized salt.
4.
One of the side effects associated with levothyroxine is:
a. Hypotension.
b. Hypothermia.
c.
Constipation.
d. Changes in appetite.
5.
Sodium liothyronine is a synthetic source of the __________ hormone.
a. T1.
b. T2.
c.
T3.
d. T4.
6.
An antithyroid preparation is sometimes indicated when the patient is:
a. Diagnosed as having a diet lacking in iodine.
b. Having difficulty with an infection.
c.
About to undergo thyroid surgery.
d. Being treated for swollen lymph nodes.
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