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ec501234 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The client is being treated with a thiazide diuretic. The nurse should expect to see an increased serum _____ as a result of treatment with this drug.

a. potassium
b. sodium
c. magnesium
d. calcium

Question 2

The client is being treated with chlorthalidone (Hygroton). In determining the proper time to schedule dosages, the nurse recognizes that the duration of action for the medication is up to _____ hours.

a. 12
b. 24
c. 48
d. 72

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Treatment with a thiazide diuretic will produce an increase in the levels of serum calcium, glucose, and uric acid, and a decrease in the levels of serum potassium, sodium, and magnesium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The medication will stay in the client's system for up to 72 hours.