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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
