This document provides information about the medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications, interactions, lab value alterations, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation related to its administration. Levothyroxine is a hormone used to promote growth and increase metabolic rate. Nurses should monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism like tachycardia and assess thyroid function studies before and during therapy. The medication should be taken at the same time each day, preferably before breakfast with water.
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This document provides information about the medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications, interactions, lab value alterations, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation related to its administration. Levothyroxine is a hormone used to promote growth and increase metabolic rate. Nurses should monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism like tachycardia and assess thyroid function studies before and during therapy. The medication should be taken at the same time each day, preferably before breakfast with water.
This document provides information about the medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications, interactions, lab value alterations, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation related to its administration. Levothyroxine is a hormone used to promote growth and increase metabolic rate. Nurses should monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism like tachycardia and assess thyroid function studies before and during therapy. The medication should be taken at the same time each day, preferably before breakfast with water.
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This document provides information about the medication levothyroxine (Synthroid), including its classification, dose, route of administration, time/frequency, peak onset and duration, normal dosage range, mechanism of action and indications, nursing implications, interactions, lab value alterations, and the nursing process for assessment and evaluation related to its administration. Levothyroxine is a hormone used to promote growth and increase metabolic rate. Nurses should monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism like tachycardia and assess thyroid function studies before and during therapy. The medication should be taken at the same time each day, preferably before breakfast with water.
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NURS 2516 Clinical Medications Worksheets
Generic Trade Name Classification Dose Route Time/frequency
Name levothyroxine Synthroid Hormones 75 mcg PO Q Day Peak Onset Duration For IV meds, compatibility with IV drips and /or solutions N/A 1-3 weeks Unknown 1-3weeks Normal Dosage Range 75 mcg/day Mechanism of action and indications Nursing Implications (what to focus on) (Why med ordered) Contraindications/warnings/interactions Principal effect is increasing metabolic rate of body tissues: Hypersensitivity. Recent MI Promote gluconeogenesis. Increase utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores, Stimulate protein synthesis, S w P a r l o l m o o w t i e n g c e d l i l f g f r i o c w u t l h t y a n ( d l e d v i o f t f h e y r r e o n x t i i n a e t i t o a n b l Contain T3 e (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine) activity, Replacement in t deficiency states with restoration of normal hormonal s balance )
Thyrotoxicosis. Common side effects CNS: insomnia, irritability, nervousness, headache, CV: arrhythmias, tachycardia, angina pectoris, hypotension, increased blood pressure, increased cardiac output, GI: cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, levothyroxine tablets: choking, Interactions with other patient drugs, OTC or herbal Lab value alterations caused by medicine medicines (ask patient specifically) Monitor thyroid function studies prior to and during therapy
Be sure to teach the patient the following about this
None For this patient medication For patients with difficulty swallowing, levothyroxine tablets can be crushed and placed in 5-10 mL of water. Try to take the med at the same time each day. Before breakfast with water. Nursing Process- Assessment Assessment Evaluation (Pre-administration assessment) Why would you hold or not give this Check after giving Assess apical pulse and blood pressure prior to med? Diuresis, weight loss, and periodically during therapy. Assess for tachycardia, chest pain, nervousness, Increased sense of well being, tachyarrhythmias and chest pain insomnia, diaphoresis, tremors, weight Increases energy, pulse rate, loss. These things indicated overdose, typical treatment is to hold dose for 2-6 appetite, psychomotor activity, days Normalization of skin texture and hair, increased T3 and T4 Levels.
