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Levothyroxine (Synthroid) is the drug of choice for thyroid replacement therapy in clients with hypothyroidism because:
A. it is chemically stable, nonallergenic, and can be administered orally once a day.
B. it is available in a single 25mg tablet, which makes dosing simple.
C. it is not a prodrug.
D. it has a short half-life.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
Levothyroxine is safe and effective with virtually no side effects when dosed properly. A single, daily dose is possible because of the long half-life (7 days). Levothyroxine tablets are available in a wide range of concentrations to meet individual client requirements. Levothyroxine (T4) is a prodrug of T3.Pharmacological Therapies
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