PN Adult Medical Surgical Practice Exam

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Which medication is indicated to reduce the effects of hyperthyroidism?

Levothyroxine.
Methimazole.
Sumatriptan.
Ibuprofen.

The correct answer is: Methimazole.

The medication indicated to reduce the effects of hyperthyroidism is methimazole. This drug is classified as a thionamide and works by inhibiting the thyroid gland's ability to produce thyroid hormones, namely thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Patients with hyperthyroidism have an overproduction of these hormones, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and nervousness. By decreasing the synthesis of these hormones, methimazole helps to alleviate these symptoms, stabilize the patient, and improve their overall condition. In contrast, levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism by providing synthetic thyroid hormone to patients who do not produce enough of it. Sumatriptan is a medication primarily used to treat migraines, and ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that helps reduce pain and inflammation. Neither of these is effective for managing hyperthyroidism. Therefore, methimazole is the correct choice for reducing the effects of hyperthyroidism.