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sjones

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse in the dialysis clinic is reviewing the home medications of a patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which medication reported by the patient indicates that patient teaching is required?
 
  a. Multivitamin with iron
  b. Magnesium hydroxide
  c. Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
  d. Calcium phosphate (PhosLo)

Question 2

Which assessment finding may indicate that a patient is experiencing adverse effects to a corticosteroid prescribed after kidney transplantation?
 
  a. Postural hypotension
  b. Recurrent tachycardia
  c. Knee and hip joint pain
  d. Increased serum creatinine


kswal303

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Magnesium is excreted by the kidneys, and patients with CKD should not use over-the-counter products containing magnesium. The other medications are appropriate for a patient with CKD.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Aseptic necrosis of the weight-bearing joints can occur when patients take corticosteroids over a prolonged period. Increased creatinine level, orthostatic dizziness, and tachycardia are not caused by corticosteroid use.


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sjones

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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