This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The nurse will ... (Read 96 times)

mrsjacobs44

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 500
on: Jul 23, 2018
Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The nurse will administer this drug using which procedure?
 
  a. Intravenously, through a filter
  b. By rapid intravenous bolus
  c. By mouth in a single morning dose
  d. Through a gravity intravenous drip with standard tubing

Question 2

When reviewing the mechanisms of action of diuretics, the nurse knows that which statement is true about loop diuretics?
 
  a. They work by inhibiting aldosterone.
  b. They are very potent, having a diuretic effect that lasts at least 6 hours.
  c. They have a rapid onset of action and cause rapid diuresis.
  d. They are not effective when the creatinine clearance decreases below 25 mL/min.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

duke02

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


mrsjacobs44

  • Member
  • Posts: 500
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

mammy1697

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

Did you know?

Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.

Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry. Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
Cardiovascular and renal control of blood pressure. Cardiovascular and renal control of blood pressure.
A functional renal unit. A functional renal unit.
Flow data for a healthy donor (top panel) and a HIV positive patient. CD3 is a T-cell marker, CD4 is ... Flow data for a healthy donor (top panel) and a HIV positive patient. CD3 is a T-cell marker, CD4 is ...
Oral pseudo membraneous candidiasis in a patient with AIDS. Oral pseudo membraneous candidiasis in a patient with AIDS.
Video: Structure of a Ribosome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library