Author Question: When describing the different classes of diuretics, the nursing instructor would include which of ... (Read 46 times)

sabina · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When describing the different classes of diuretics, the nursing instructor would include which of the following as sulfonamides, with nonbacteriostatic action, that inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? Select all that apply.

A) Furosemide
B) Acetazolamide
C) Hydrochlorothiazide
D) Methazolamide
E) Torsemide

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a client receiving theophylline. The client has received two loading doses and the nurse is evaluating the client's theophylline levels. Which finding would the nurse interpret as a therapeutic drug level?

A) 5 mcg/L
B) 8 mcg/L
C) 13 mcg/L
D) 20 mcg/L

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D
Feedback:
Acetazolamide and methazolamide are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Furosemide and torsemide are loop diuretics. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Feedback:
Therapeutic theophylline levels range from 10 to 20 mcg/L. The possibility of toxicity increases with levels over 15 mcg/L, with toxicity indicated with levels over 20 mcg/L.