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ARLKQ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

While reviewing a client's lab work, the nurse notices the client's potassium is elevated. The nurse checks the client's medication record.

Which of the following, if found, would the nurse identify as contributing to the client's elevated potassium level? Select all that apply.

A) Atenolol
B) Aliskiren
C) Clonidine
D) Metoprolol
E) Eplerenone

Question 2

A client with hypertension is to receive a calcium channel blocker. The nurse understands that this class of drug leads to which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Relaxation of blood vessels
B) Increased oxygen supply to the heart
C) Reduced workload on the heart
D) Decreased blood pressure
E) Increased workload on the kidneys

aprice35067 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Direct renin inhibitors such as aliskiren and the drug eplerenone can cause hyperkalemia. Atenolol and metoprolol are beta blockers. Clonidine is a centrally acting adrenergic drug.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D
Feedback:
The use of calcium channel blockers results in relaxation of blood vessels, increased oxygen supply to the heart, reduced workload on the heart, and decreased blood pressure.