Radioactive iodine (Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism) - a podcast by Jon Haws RN: Critical Care Nurse & NCLEX Educator

Generic Name radioactive iodine Trade Name none Indication thyroidectomy pretreatment, thyrotoxic crisis, radiation exposure Action inhibits the release of thyroid hormones Therapeutic Class Antithyroid Agent, control of hyperthyroidism Pharmacologic Class none Nursing Considerations may cause GI bleeding, diarrhea, hypothyroidism, goiter monitor for hypersensitivity

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