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    Hypothyroidism (Drug Study)

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    Krisianne Mae Lorenzo Francisco
    Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism by converting to T3 and binding to thyroid receptor proteins to exert metabolic effects through DNA and protein synthesis, with potential side effects including hair loss, GI intolerance, and headache. Nurses monitor patients for signs and symptoms of side effects and provide education on taking the medication as prescribed and reporting any issues promptly.

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    Hypothyroidism (Drug Study)

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    Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism by converting to T3 and binding to thyroid receptor proteins to exert metabolic effects through DNA and protein synthesis, with potential side effects including hair loss, GI intolerance, and headache. Nurses monitor patients for signs and symptoms of side effects and provide education on taking the medication as prescribed and reporting any issues promptly.

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    Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism by converting to T3 and binding to thyroid receptor proteins to exert metabolic effects through DNA and protein synthesis, with potential side effects including hair loss, GI intolerance, and headache. Nurses monitor patients for signs and symptoms of side effects and provide education on taking the medication as prescribed and reporting any issues promptly.

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    Hypothyroidism (Drug Study)

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    Krisianne Mae Lorenzo Francisco
    Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism by converting to T3 and binding to thyroid receptor proteins to exert metabolic effects through DNA and protein synthesis, with potential side effects including hair loss, GI intolerance, and headache. Nurses monitor patients for signs and symptoms of side effects and provide education on taking the medication as prescribed and reporting any issues promptly.

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    Krisianne Mae L.

    Francisco
    BSN III – B (group B3)

    DRUG STUDY
    DRUG NAME DATE/TIME/ USES ACTION INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS NURSING RESPONSIBLITIES
    FREQUENCY OF
    ADMINISTRATION
    Treatment Converts to T3 It is indicated for Occasional: Baseline assessment
    Levothyroxine 5/08/2021 8:00am of , then binds to treatment of Reversible hair loss
    hypothyro thyroid patients with at start of therapy in Obtain baseline TSH, T3 , T4 , weight, vital
    Drug 50mg tab OD  idism, receptor children. signs. Signs/symptoms of diabetes, diabetes
    hypothyroidism.
    Classification: pituitary proteins insipidus, adrenal insufficiency,
     Thyroid thyroid- exerting Rare: Dry skin, hypopituitarism may become intensified.
    hormone stimulatin metabolic GI intolerance, rash, Treat with adrenocortical steroids before
    g hormone effects urticaria, thyroid therapy in coexisting hypothyroidism
    Generic (TSH) through DNA pseudotumor and hypoadrenalism.
    name: suppressio and protein cerebri, severe
    levofloxacin n. synthesis. Intervention
    headache.
    Monitor pulse for rate, rhythm (report pulse
    greater than 100 or marked increase).
    Observe for tremors, anxiety. Assess appetite,
    sleep pattern. C

    Patient & Family Education

    • Do not discontinue drug therapy;


    replacement for hypothyroidism is lifelong.

    • Follow-up office visits, thyroid function


    tests are essential.
    • Take medication at the same time each day,
    preferably in the morning.

    • Monitor pulse for rate, rhythm; report


    irregular rhythm or pulse rate over 100
    beats/min.

    • Promptly report chest pain, weight loss,


    anxiety, tremors, insomnia.

    • Children may have reversible hair loss,


    increased aggressiveness during first few mos
    of therapy.

    • Full therapeutic effect may take 1–3 wks.

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