Author Question: A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave ... (Read 63 times)

dejastew · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently. What is the nurse's best action?

a. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug.
c. Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side ef-fect.
d. Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.

Question 2

Which assessment question is most important for the nurse to ask a patient who is prescribed clonazepam (Klonopin) before administering the first dose?

a. Do you smoke cigarettes?
b. How many seizures do you have daily?
c. Have you ever had high blood pressure?
d. Do you currently have an open sore or signs of an infection?

mcarey591 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A common and nonharmful side effect of amiloride and other potassium-sparing diuretics is an increase in body hair (hirsutism) in women. It is not necessary to stop taking this drug.

Answer to Question 2

A
Cigarette smoking decreases the effectiveness of clonazepam. Smoking is not a contraindication; however, higher dosages of the drug may be needed for smokers.