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berenicecastro

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The respiratory therapist is caring for a patient who is receiving diuretic therapy as part of the medication regimen for her congestive heart failure.
 
  Which of the following would the therapist MOST likely monitor in watching for common side effects associated with diuretic therapy?
  a. Hypokalemia
  b. Hyperchloremia
  c. Hyperbilirubinemia
  d. Hyponatremia

Question 2

A special indirect measurement procedure must be done to find which of the following?
 
  a. Inspiratory reserve volume
  b. Residual volume
  c. Expiratory reserve volume
  d. Inspiratory capacity


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jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Hypokalemia is a side effect of diuretic therapy.

Answer to Question 2

B
Because the residual volume cannot be measured by spirometry, special procedures and equipment must be used to indirectly measure it. The other listed options can be directly measured by spirometry.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

isabelt_18

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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