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Kthamas

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An outpatient has been prescribed hydrocodone for back pain related to a compression fracture. Which of the following interventions should the patient be taught regarding the medication administration?
 
  A) Consume a diet high in fiber.
  B) Decrease activity due to pain.
  C) Elevate the lower extremities.
  D) Take aspirin with the medication.

Question 2

A patient is prescribed a potassium-sparing diuretic. What electrolyte imbalance would the patient be prone to develop?
 
  A) Hypernatremia
  B) Hyponatremia
  C) Hypokalemia
  D) Hyperkalemia


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Hydrocodone is an opioid, which, in the gastrointestinal tract, slows motility. To prevent constipation, the patient should consume a diet high in fiber. A decrease in activity due to pain will increase constipation. Elevating the lower extremities will not increase or decrease pain. Hydrocodone should not be routinely combined with aspirin unless prescribed by the physician.

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Potassium-sparing diuretics may precipitate hyperkalemia. Potassium-sparing diuretics would not precipitate hypernatremia, hyponatremia, or hypokalemia.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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