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saliriagwu

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For the client receiving furosemide, the nurse should monitor for:
 
  a. muscle weakness c. leg cramps
  b. mental depression d. irregular pulse

Question 2

A client is prescribed HCTZ, 25 mg by mouth daily. The pharmacy sends HCTZ 50 mg/5 mL. The client should receive:
 
  a. 50 mg. c. 3 mL.
  b. 2.5 mL. d. 10 mL.



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brittiany.barnes

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D

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Correct a., c., and d. are manifestations of hypokalemia.
Incorrect b. Mental depression is not a common manifestation of hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: The client is prescribed 25 mg.
B Correct: 25 mg divided by 50 mg = 0.5 x 5 mL = 2.5 mL.
C Incorrect: This is an incorrect amount.
D Incorrect: This is 4 times the prescribed dose.




saliriagwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


cassie_ragen

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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