A Nurse Is Teaching a Patient Who Has Been Diagnosed

A nurse is teaching a patient who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism about levothyroxine [Synthroid]. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A) "I should not take heartburn medication without consulting my provider."
B) "I should report insomnia, tremors, and an increased heart rate to my provider."
C) "If I take a multivitamin with iron, I should take it 4 hours after the Synthroid."
D) "If I take calcium supplements, I may need to decrease my dose of Synthroid."

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