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lak

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on: Jul 23, 2018
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)


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ultraflyy23

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


lak

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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