Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Four clients for whom she has to administer oral medications in the morningA nurse is caring for four clients for whom she has to administer oral medications in the morning. The nurse should administer which of the following medications before breakfast?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Levothyroxine. Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement medication that should be administered on an empty stomach in the morning to enhance its absorption. Taking it with food or other medications can interfere with its absorption. Digoxin (B) should be given with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects. Divalproex (C) can be taken with or without food. Mycostatin mouthwash (D) is used orally and does not need to be administered before breakfast.