Author Question: A client has a serum potassium of 2.5 mEq/L. While reviewing the client's medical administration ... (Read 106 times)

serike · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has a serum potassium of 2.5 mEq/L. While reviewing the client's medical administration record, the nurse suspects that which medication might have contributed to this imbalance?

1. Metoprolol
2. Hydrochlorothiazide
3. Aspirin
4. Acetaminophen

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing a client's serum calcium level. The nurse is preparing to administer calcitonin, which is appropriate with a serum calcium level of greater than _____ mEq/L.

Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

kiamars2010 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Metoprolol is not associated with hypokalemia.
Rationale 2: The most frequent cause of hypokalemia is pharmacotherapy with loop and thiazide diuretics.
Rationale 3: Aspirin is not associated with hypokalemia.
Rationale 4: Acetaminophen is not associated with hypokalemia.
Global Rationale: The most frequent cause of hypokalemia is pharmacotherapy with loop and thiazide diuretics. Metoprolol, aspirin, and aceteminophen are not associated with hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 11
Rationale: Hypercalcemia is diagnosed with serum calcium levels greater than 11 mEq/L.
Global Rationale: Hypercalcemia is diagnosed with serum calcium levels greater than 11 mEq/L.