Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
Which pharmacologic therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to a client who is experiencing acute thyrotoxicosis?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ketoconazole (C) inhibits thyroid hormone production, used in acute thyrotoxicosis. Acetaminophen (A) treats fever, not thyrotoxicosis. Furosemide (B) is a diuretic. Levothyroxine (D) treats hypothyroidism.