Author Question: Which of the following substances is appropriate for mixing with a dose of oral sodium polysty-rene ... (Read 37 times)

SGallaher96 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

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

31809pancho · **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.