A 65-year-old man has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy

A 65-year-old man has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and will be starting levothyroxine (Synthroid) therapy. He has a history of cardiovascular disease and had two coronary stents inserted 2 years ago, with no problems since that time. He is usually active, but states that lately he has felt tired with no energy to take his usual walks or work around the house. He has been instructed to take the medication in the morning, 1 hour before breakfast, and to return to the clinic in 4 weeks to check his TSH levels.

1) Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement below by selecting from the list of options provided.

The nurse recognizes that, based on the patient’s history and new treatment plan, he is currently as risk for complications, especially _____angina_____. __dysrhythmias________, and _wt. gain_________.