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A patient is prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone). Why does the nurse advise the patient to avoid the use of salt substitutes?
 
  a. They may cause the patient to be at risk for a high potassium level.
  b. They can increase the patient's risk for hypertension.
  c. They may lead to hypokalemia.
  d. They can cause water retention.

Question 2

Which diuretic may cause an adverse effect of a higher than normal serum potassium level?
 
  a. spironolactone (Aldactone)
  b. bumetanide (Bumex)
  c. chlorothiazide (Diuril)
  d. furosemide (Lasix)



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Answer to Question 1

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Most salt substitutes are made by replacing sodium with potassium. Use of salt substitutes at the same time as potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone increases the patient's risk of a high potassium level (hyperkalemia).

Answer to Question 2

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Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic which reduces the amount of potas-sium excreted by the kidneys. As a result, serum potassium levels can become higher than normal.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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