Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A client with a history of hypothyroidism has accidentally been taking double her prescribed dose of levothyroxine. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect due to an excess of this medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Excess levothyroxine causes hyperthyroid symptoms like nervousness and tachycardia (B). Weight gain and lethargy (A) indicate hypothyroidism. Facial puffiness and constipation (C) are hypothyroid symptoms. Hypotension and cold intolerance (D) are associated with hypothyroidism, not excess levothyroxine.