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radioactive iodine
Trade Namenone
Indicationthyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure
Actioninhibits the release of thyroid hormones
Therapeutic ClassAntithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism
Pharmacologic Classnone
Nursing Considerations• may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter • monitor for hypersensitivity
By Jon Haws, RN CCRN Alumnus4.4
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radioactive iodine
Trade Namenone
Indicationthyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure
Actioninhibits the release of thyroid hormones
Therapeutic ClassAntithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism
Pharmacologic Classnone
Nursing Considerations• may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter • monitor for hypersensitivity

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