When giving patients a thiazide, which electrolyte replacement ...

[kwoodring]

When giving patients a thiazide, which electrolyte replacement should be supplemented?
 
  a. Vitamins
  b. Minerals
  c. Calcium
  d. Potassium

Question 2

Antioxidants are viewed as helpful in the prevention and treatment of cancer because they have which effects?
 
  a. They stimulate platelet production.
  b. They minimize the toxic effects of other antineoplastics.
  c. They eliminate free radicals.
  d. They alleviate nausea.

[vboyd24]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Low potassium levels are commonly produced by antihypertensive medications, and a potassium supplement may be required.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Antioxidants are viewed as helpful because of their ability to eliminate free radicals. These are substances that remain after normal metabolism of a chemical; the residue may damage the cell.

[kwoodring]

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[AngeliqueG]

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