N180 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS | LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.

N180 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS |
LATEST VERSION 2025/2026.




Levothyroxine (Synthroid) - ANS Med to treat hypothyroidism


A/E of Levothyroxine (2) - ANS - basically s/s of hyperthyroidism
- insomnia


Admin of Levothyroxine - ANS 30-60min in morning b4 breakfast


RN/Teaching for Levothyroxine (3) - ANS - effect of med takes 4-8 wks
- don't stop abruptly
- Hold if HR >110


Radioactive Iodine I-131 "Iodotope" - ANS Med to treat hyperthyroidism


CI of Radioactive Iodine (2) - ANS - Category X
- No young children


Admin of Radioactive Iodine - ANS Pt secretions will be radioactive until the iodine decays,
Time/Distance/Shielding



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, RN/Teaching for Radioactive Iodine (5) - ANS - keep 6ft away from others
- don't prepare food or share utensils
- limit contact to 30 min per day
- incr fluid intake
- careful disposing of secretions in hospital


Methimazole/PTU - ANS Med to treat hyperthyroidism


Indications of Methimazole/PTU - ANS euthyroid state b4/after surgery


A/E of Methimazole/PTU - ANS - basically can cause hypothyroidism
- drowsiness
- depression
- weight gain
- edema
- bradycardia
- cold intolerance
- low BP
- pancytopenia/agranulocytosis


RN/Teaching for Methimazole/PTU - ANS Monitor for brady, sore throat, fever


Lugol's Solution - ANS Med to treat hyperthyroidism


RN/Teaching for Lugol's Solution - ANS - can stain teeth, sip through straw
- take after meals to decr GI upset
- assess oral mucosa



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