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ec501234

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The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should expect to see an increased serum _____ as a result of treatment with this drug.
 
  a. potassium
  b. sodium
  c. magnesium
  d. calcium

Question 2

The client is being treated with chlorthalidone (Hygroton). In determining the proper time to schedule dosages, the nurse recognizes that the duration of action for the medication is up to _____ hours.
 
  a. 12
  b. 24
  c. 48
  d. 72


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Treatment with a thiazide diuretic will produce an increase in the levels of serum calcium, glucose, and uric acid, and a decrease in the levels of serum potassium, sodium, and magnesium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The medication will stay in the client's system for up to 72 hours.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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