Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with a confirmed pregnancy in her first trimester with hyperthyroidism. The nurse anticipates the physician will prescribe
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is preferred in the first trimester of pregnancy for hyperthyroidism due to lower teratogenic risk compared to methimazole. Levothyroxine treats hypothyroidism, and calcitriol manages calcium levels.