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SGallaher96

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Which of the following substances is appropriate for mixing with a dose of oral sodium polysty-rene sulfonate resin (Kayexalate)?
 
  a. Sorbitol
  b. Magnesium-containing laxative
  c. Orange juice
  d. Milk

Question 2

Review the following diagnoses, and select the one that would cause a health care provider to use sodium polystyrene sulfonate resin (Kayexalate) with caution.
 
  a. Kidney stones
  b. Heart failure
  c. Fractured long bone
  d. Spinal cord injury


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31809pancho

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

ANS: A
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate resin is usually given with an osmotic laxative such as sorbitol to prevent constipation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate resin should be used cautiously in patients whose sodium intake must be restricted. These would include patients with heart failure, severe hypertension, and marked edema.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

Jossy

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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