Author Question: A patient is administered furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg every morning. What effect will a diet high in ... (Read 17 times)

craiczarry · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is administered furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg every morning. What effect will a diet high in sodium have on the patient?

A) Increased diuresis
B) Decreased diuresis
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hyperglycemia

Question 2

A patient states that she takes acetaminophen (Tylenol) four to five times daily when she is at home. Which of the following laboratory tests is a relevant response to this practice?

A) Cardiac enzymes
B) Peak and trough
C) Liver enzymes
D) White blood cell count

xMRAZ · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Laboratory tests of liver, kidney, and bone marrow function are often helpful because some drugs may damage these organs. Cardiac enzymes are assessed in the event that the patient has had myocardial infarction symptoms. The peak and trough indicates the amount of medication when half the medication has been excreted and the serum level of the medication prior to the administration of the next dose. The white blood cell count is indicative in the event of agranulocytosis or infection.