In the initial treatment of a teenager with hyperthyroidism, the nurse would anticipate using
A) levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid).
B) liothyronine sodium (Cytomel).
C) methimazole (Tapazole).
D) radioactive iodine (131I).

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Antithyroid therapy is recommended for hyperthyroid clients under 18 years of age and pregnant women. The major medications used to control hyperthyroidism include thioureas, propylthiouracil, and methimazole.

In the Initial Treatment of a Teenager with Hyperthyroidism, the Nurse