Matilda, 33 Years Old, Was Diagnosed with Primary Hypothyroidism

Multiple Choice

Matilda, 33 years old, was diagnosed with primary hypothyroidism. The doctor prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) . Which statement should be included in the client education?

A) "You will need to take this medication until your symptoms are gone. Then your dose will be tapered off and discontinued."
B) "Symptoms such as tremors, nervousness, and insomnia may indicate that your dose is too high."
C) "You should begin to see your symptoms improve immediately after starting your medication."
D) "The reason for taking the drug is because the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine."