Propylthiouracil.
Question 3
A 75-year-old patient who has cardiovascular disease reports insomnia and vomiting for several weeks. The primary care NP orders thyroid function tests. The tests show TSH is decreased and T4 is increased. The NP should consult with an endocrinologist and order:
a. thyrotropin.
b. methimazole.
c. levothyroxine.
d. propylthiouracil.
Question 4
A 55-year-old patient with no prior history of hypertension has a blood pressure greater than 140/90 on three separate occasions. The patient does not smoke, has a body mass index of 24, and exercises regularly. The patient has no known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The primary care NP should:
a. prescribe a thiazide diuretic and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor.
b. perform a careful cardiovascular physical assessment.
c. counsel the patient about dietary and lifestyle changes.
d. order a urinalysis and creatinine clearance and begin therapy with a b-blocker.
Question 5
A patient reports fatigue, weight loss, and dry skin. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) orders thyroid function tests. The patient’s thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is 40 microunits/mL, and T4 is 0.1 ng/mL. The NP should refer the patient to an endocrinologist and prescribe:
