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nautica902

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Labetalol is an effective antihypertensive because of its action as a:
 
  a. peripherally acting antiadrenergic agent.
  b. centrally acting antiadrenergic agent.
  c. calcium channel antagonist or blocking agent.
  d. beta-adrenergic blocking agent.

Question 2

Potassium supplements should not be used when a client is receiving:
 
  a. hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). c. triamterene.
  b. furosemide. d. bumetanide.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Labetalol is not a peripherally-acting antiadrenergic agent.
B Incorrect: Labetalol is not a centrally-acting antiadrenergic agent.
C Incorrect: Labetalol is not a calcium channel blocking agent.
D Correct: Labetalol is a beta-adrenergic blocking agent.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: HCTZ causes hypokalemia.
B Incorrect: Furosemide causes hypokalemia.
C Correct: Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, so the client should not take potassium supplements while receiving this drug.
D Incorrect: Bumetanide can cause hypokalemia.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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