Author Question: Which is not an indication for the use of potassium chloride? 1. Preventing hypokalemia 2. ... (Read 59 times)

penguins · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which is not an indication for the use of potassium chloride?

1. Preventing hypokalemia
2. Treatment of hypokalemia
3. Treatment of peptic ulcer disease
4. Treatment of mild alkalosis

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the client's medical record in preparation to administer 5 dextrose solution. Which findings would indicate a contraindication for this intravenous fluid?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Congestive heart failure
2. Hypoglycemia
3. Increased intracranial pressure
4. Hypernatremia
5. Hypercalcemia

Leostella20 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia.
Rationale 2: Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia.
Rationale 3: Potassium chloride supplements can cause peptic ulcers.
Rationale 4: Potassium chloride is used to treat mild forms of alkalosis.
Global Rationale: Potassium chloride supplements can cause peptic ulcers. Potassium chloride is a drug of choice for preventing or treating hypokalemia. Potassium chloride is used to treat mild forms of alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale 1: Congestive heart failure is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 2: Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 3: Increased intracranial pressure is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution.
Rationale 4: Sodium chloride, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypernatremia.
Rationale 5: Calcium, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypercalcemia.
Global Rationale: Congestive heart failure and increased intracranial pressure are contraindications for the administration of 5 dextrose solution. Hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia, is a contraindication for the administration of 5 dextrose solution. Sodium chloride, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypernatremia. Calcium, not 5 dextrose solution, is contraindicated when a client is experiencing hypercalcemia.