Author Question: When nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are combined with loop diuretics, there is a ... (Read 50 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are combined with loop diuretics, there is a potential for what?

A) Decreased antihypertensive effect
B) Decreased diuretic effect
C) Lithium toxicity
D) Anaphylactoid reactions

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a heightened stress response following a fearful experience. When assessing this patient, what findings will the nurse attribute to this response? (Select all that apply.)

A) Elevated serum blood glucose
B) Reduced inflammatory response
C) Heightened immune response
D) Increased blood volume
E) Extreme hunger

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Diuretic effect is often decreased when NSAIDs are taken with loop diuretics. There is a potential for decreased antihypertensive effect of beta-blockers if NSAIDs are combined and there have also been reports of lithium toxicity, especially when lithium is combined with ibuprofen.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Feedback:
The stress response causes an increase in blood volume and a release of glucose for energy. It also slows the rate of protein production and blocks the activities of the inflammatory and immune systems, which reserves energy. This patient is unlikely to be hungry.