The
most appropriate response is to explain to her that the best way to rule out
pregnancy is through pregnancy test. This test is important for having hypothyroidism
while pregnant need tedious medical care. Thyroid hormone
replacement therapy drugs are best taken half to one hour before breakfast on
an empty stomach to enhance their absorption and maintain constant hormone
levels. These drugs also cause insomnia so it is best to take the drugs in the
morning.
In addition, her ferrous sulfate and sucralfate can impair the absorption of
thyroid hormone replacement drugs and these drug interactions must be
considered to properly treat Ms. A.
The body defends itself against pathogens by having a line of defense. These defenses include the skin, mucus, hairs, blood clotting mechanism and, of course, white blood cells
The lymphatic system is composed of lymph, lymph vessels,
and lymph nodes and lymphoid tissues. The lymph is very similar to blood
plasma, and like it, can carry white blood cells. Thus, the lymphatic system is
very important for your immune system. The lymphatic system allows white blood
cells to have access to sites of infection much quicker. Certain types of white
blood cells also mature inside lymph nodes.
