Practice Question
A nurse is providing education to a patient who has been prescribed Levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide to the patient regarding medication administration?
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Correct Answer:
Take the medication on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before eating.
Rationale:
✨Levothyroxine is best absorbed in the small intestine when taken on an empty stomach. Food, especially those high in calcium, iron, or fiber, can significantly reduce its absorption.
✨Clients should take it in the morning, 30–60 minutes before breakfast, with a full glass of water for maximum effectiveness.
✨It should not be taken at bedtime after meals, nor should it be taken with calcium supplements, since these interfere with absorption.
✨Levothyroxine is given orally, not by injection, so site rotation does not apply.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pharmacology
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