Levothyroxine

Question 1

Name

Answer 1

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

• increases metabolic rate of tissues

Question 3

side effects

Answer 3

• anxiety
• GI Upset
• sweating
  -weight loss
• heat intolerance

Question 4

uses

Answer 4

-hypothyroidism
-TSH suppression
-hormone supplement after thyroidectomy

Question 5

therapeutic response

Answer 5

• no longer showing signs of hypothyroidism
• HR 60-100
• improved energy levels
  -normal skin

Question 6

patient education

Answer 6

• may take 8 weeks to see full effect
  -report signs of hyperthyroidism (tachycardia, heart palpitations, weight loss, insomnia, anxiety)
  -monitor T4 and T3
  -take once a day before breakfast
  -take at same time everyday
  -take on empty stomach
• Levothyroxine is a Life Long therapy