Chapter 16: Hormones and Drugs for Osteoporosis Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

1. A patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism has been prescribed treatment with a thyroid hormone agonist. The patient asks you how long this drug will need to be taken. What is your best response? a. "You will need to take this drug for the rest of your life." b. "You will need to take this drug until your symptoms improve." c. "You will need to take this drug until your thyroid hormone level normalizes." d. "You will need to take this drug incrementally until you reach the maximum tolerated dose." - ANS: A Hypothyroidism is a common problem in which the thyroid gland produces little or no thyroid hormones, slowing all aspects of metabolism, and is treated with thyroid hormone agonists. Usually this therapy is needed for the rest of the person's life. DIF: Cognitive Level: Applying REF: p. 293 2. A patient taking levothyroxine sodium is pregnant and tells you she plans to breastfeed her baby. What should you tell this patient? a. "While it is safe to breastfeed, this drug will limit your milk supply over time." b. "Breast-feeding is safe when taking this drug, but