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KimWrice

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The nurse has provided patient teaching about potassium sparing diuretic therapy. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
 
  a. I will take my medication in the morning.
  b. I will report a weight gain of 2 pounds in 2 days.
  c. I will rise slowly when I get up from a sitting position.
  d. I will use a salt substitute because I limit my salt intake.

Question 2

Which medication, if administered with spironolactone (Aldactone), will alert the nurse to assess the patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia?
 
  a. Propranolol (Inderal)
  b. Captopril (Capoten)
  c. Furosemide (Lasix)
  d. Ibuprofen (Motrin)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Salt substitutes are potentially dangerous because they are high in potassium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
ACE inhibitors, such as captopril, inhibit aldosterone and thus may contribute to the development of hyperkalemia. Beta blockers, such as propranolol, do not affect potassium levels. Loop diuretics, such as furosemide, cause hypokalemia. NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, do not affect potassium levels.





 

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