Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 619 of 2368

A client taking propylthiouracil reports anorexia, itching, and right upper quadrant pain. Which complication does the nurse suspect?

  1. Hypoglycemia
  2. Liver injury
  3. Hypocalcemia
  4. Vasculitis
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Correct answer: Liver injury

Anorexia, pruritus, and right upper quadrant pain are symptoms of hepatic dysfunction, which can occur with propylthiouracil.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Antithyroid Medication. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026