Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds View the lesson: https://bit.ly/IodineNursingConsiderations     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