Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 615 of 2368
Which statement by a client taking levothyroxine shows that teaching was effective?
- "I will take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water before breakfast."
- "I will take it with my morning antacid so that it does not upset my stomach."
- "I will take it with my breakfast and morning coffee to avoid stomach upset."
- "I will take it only on the days that I feel tired or notice low energy."
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Correct answer: "I will take it on an empty stomach with a full glass of water before breakfast."
Levothyroxine is a single daily dose taken on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast, and spaced from interfering drugs.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Thyroid Replacement Medication. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026