Ms. Thompson is a 35yr female who is employed full-time as an accountant

week 4 Order Description Ms. Thompson is a 35yr female who is employed full-time as an accountant. Recently she has had difficulty concentrating on her work. She also complains of fatigue, difficulty sleeping at night, and muscle weakness. She has gained 8lbs over 2 months. Her primary care provider tests her for hypothyroidism and this is confirmed by an elevated TSH and low levels of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. She will be started on Synthroid 0.2mg daily. What teaching should be provided for her in regards to the function of the thyroid gland and the anticipated changes that will be occurring over the next week and beyond? What are the adverse effects from this medication? Describe potential interactions with over-the-counter medications. PLEASE CITE FROM Karch A. (2013). Focus on nursing pharmacology (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.