The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client beginning levothyroxine who also takes a calcium supplement …

Question

The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client beginning levothyroxine who also takes a calcium supplement each morning. Which client statement indicates correct understanding?

Accepted Answer

Option 2: I will take it before breakfast and at least 4 hours apart from calcium.

Levothyroxine is taken once daily on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Calcium can reduce absorption and should be separated by at least 4 hours; therapy and product changes require clinician guidance.

Answer

Option 1: I will take levothyroxine with the calcium supplement to keep the routine simple.

Answer

Option 3: I will stop levothyroxine once my energy improves because the thyroid has recovered.

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Option 4: I will change brands with each refill because all products are absorbed identically.

The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client beginning levothyroxine who also takes a calcium supplement each morning. Which client statement indicates correct understanding?

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The nurse provides discharge teaching to a client beginning levothyroxine who also takes a calcium supplement each morning. Which client statement indicates correct understanding?

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