Which instruction should the nurse give a patient who takes levothyroxine each morning?
Correct answer: B. Take it on an empty stomach before breakfast
- A. Take it with calcium supplements after breakfast
- B. Take it on an empty stomach before breakfast
- C. Take it only when symptoms of hypothyroidism occur
- D. Take it at the same time as an iron tablet
Explanation
Levothyroxine is best absorbed on an empty stomach, usually before breakfast. Calcium and iron reduce its absorption, so they should be taken at a separate time.
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Covers diabetes mellitus, insulin therapy, hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar states and common thyroid, adrenal and pituitary disorders. It includes blood glucose monitoring, diet, foot care, sick-day management and the clinical differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state.
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