When teaching a client about the adverse effects of thiazide ...

[rmenurse]

When teaching a client about the adverse effects of thiazide diuretic, the nurse basis instruction on which underlying cause of most adverse effects?
 
  a. hypokalemia c. muscle weakness
  b. hyperkalemia d. muscle cramps

Question 2

Probably the most common reason that clients stop taking antihypertensive medication is:
 
  a. cost of the medication.
  b. loss of contact with the health care provider.
  c. appearance of adverse effects associated with the medication.
  d. belief that control of blood pressure means cure.

[shaquita]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.
B Incorrect: Hyperkalemia does not occur secondary to thiazide diuretics.
C Incorrect: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.
D Incorrect: Hypokalemia is the underlying cause for muscle cramps and weakness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although this can be a factor, it is not the most common.
B Incorrect: This is the least likely factor.
C Incorrect: Although this is a common factor, it is not the most common.
D Correct: This was the basis for the first goal of the Task Force on the Role of Nursing in High Blood Pressure Control.

[rmenurse]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[shaquita]

Great! Please up vote