Author Question: Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the renal failure ... (Read 253 times)

09madisonrousseau09 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed for the renal failure patient who has hyperphosphatemia?

A)
Vitamin D (calcitriol)
B)
Calcium carbonate
C)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
D)
Sensipar (Cinacalcet)

Question 2

A patient who overdosed on aspirin is brought to the emergency department. The nurse caring for this patient should anticipate which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.

A)
Respiratory rate of 40
B)
BP 100/72
C)
ABG report: pH 7.50, PCO2 31 mm Hg, and HCO3 level 19 mmol/L.
D)
Urine output approximately 100 mL/hour
E)
Bilateral crackles (fluid) in the lungs

cadimas · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans:
B

Feedback:

Phosphate-binding antacids (aluminum salts, calcium carbonate, or calcium acetate) may be prescribed to decrease the absorption of phosphate from the GI tract.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A, C

Feedback:

The salicylates cross the blood-brain barrier and directly stimulate the respiratory center, causing hyperventilation and respiratory alkalosis (answer choices A and C). The blood pressure is at normal range, and the urine output is normal or excessive depending on fluid intake. Bilateral crackles (fluid) in the lungs are usually a sign of heart failure.