Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a myxedema coma. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
Correct answer
A,E
Rationale
Myxedema coma, a severe hypothyroidism emergency, requires levothyroxine to restore thyroid hormone levels and hydrocortisone to address potential adrenal insufficiency. Methimazole treats hyperthyroidism, and tolvaptan and hydrochlorothiazide manage fluid balance, not hypothyroidism.