When monitoring a patient who has diabetes and is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for edema, the nurse will monitor for which possible adverse effect?
a. Metabolic alkalosis
b. Elevated blood glucose
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Mental alertness
Question 2
The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking which of these diuretics?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)