The nurse is obtaining a medication history on a newly admitted ...

[karlynnae]

The nurse is obtaining a medication history on a newly admitted client with renal dysfunction. Which medication classification would the nurse note as significant for this client?
 
  1. Antihypertensives.
  2. Analgesics.
  3. Antihyperlipidemics .
  4. Diuretics.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing an educational session on kidney health for a church group. Which group would the nurse note to have the highest incidence of end-stage renal disease?
 
  1. Mexicans.
  2. Asians.
  3. African Americans.
  4. American Indians.

[Jody Vaughn]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
The prolonged use of analgesics, especially over-the-counter drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, has been linked with renal disease.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Although all the listed populations have higher rates of renal disease than Caucasians, the occurrence of end-stage renal disease is highest in the African American group.