Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Thyroid stimulating hormone
Rationale:
💎 Levothyroxine therapy effectiveness is monitored via TSH, as it reflects thyroid hormone levels and pituitary feedback.
💎 TSH is the most sensitive test for adjusting thyroid hormone replacement and detecting under- or overtreatment.
💎 Monitoring TSH helps guide dose changes to achieve euthyroid status.
💎 Changes in TSH levels indicate if the medication is working or if the dose needs adjustment.
💎 Routine TSH checks ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and safety.
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This question is from LPN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Exam 1 which contains 148 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: Exit Exam(s)~2024
- Answer Choices: 4