— 藥理與非經腸給藥 · MEDIUM · MCQ —
病人因甲狀腺功能低下服用 Levothyroxine。護理師應提供何種指導？
A patient is prescribed levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
- ATake the medication on an empty stomach in the morning✓ 正解早晨空腹服用藥物
- BTake the medication at bedtime睡前服用藥物
- CTake the medication with breakfast隨早餐服用藥物
- DDouble the dose if a dose is missed若漏服則加倍劑量
— Explanation · 中文詳解 —
Levothyroxine 是一種甲狀腺荷爾蒙製劑，吸收易受食物影響。為了維持穩定的血中濃度與吸收率，必須於每日早上「空腹」服用。與早餐一起吃會降低藥物吸收，而睡前服用可能影響睡眠，劑量不可隨意增減。
Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning to ensure consistent and optimal absorption, as food can significantly interfere with its efficacy. Taking the medication with meals or at bedtime may lead to reduced absorption or sleep disturbances due to increased metabolic stimulation.
✦ 台美臨床差異
兩地衛教內容完全一致，皆強調晨間空腹服用之重要性。