Author Question: A patient has been taking an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension but ... (Read 99 times)

ashley · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient has been taking an ACE inhibitor and a beta-blocker for the treatment of hypertension but has been consistently obtaining blood pressure readings in the vicinity of 145/90 mm Hg.

As a result, the patient's primary care provider has prescribed furosemide (Lasix). What order would be most consistent with this patient's health needs? A) Lasix 125 mg PO OD
B) Lasix 40 mg IV TID
C) Lasix 20 mg IV OD
D) Lasix 40 mg PO BID

Question 2

A patient has a tumor of the spinal cord and is administered a corticosteroid. What statement by the patient demonstrates an accurate understanding of this treatment?

A) This drug will cause my tumor to be more susceptible to treatment.
B) This drug will decrease my chance of infection and meningitis.
C) This drug won't cure my cancer, but it may help me feel much better.
D) This drug will stop my cancer cells from growing further.

vickybb89 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
For hypertension, Lasix is commonly given as 40 mg PO twice daily and gradually increased if necessary.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Patients tend to feel better when taking corticosteroids, although the basic disease process may be unchanged. The corticosteroid will not allow the tumor to be more susceptible to treatment. The corticosteroid will not prevent meningitis.