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Lisaclaire

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When dosage adjustments in a patient taking lithium and furosemide are considered, which statement is correct?
 
  a. The lithium dose may need to be decreased.
  b. The lithium dose will need to be increased.
  c. No dosage adjustment is required.
  d. These drugs should never be used concurrently.

Question 2

A patient has been on furosemide for the past 2 months. While hospitalized after abdominal surgery, the patient calls for the nurse, stating, I've gotten very short of breath all of a sudden. I'm having chest pain too.
 
  Which problem would the nurse suspect? a. Gastroesophageal reflux
  b. Stable angina
  c. Pulmonary edema
  d. Pulmonary embolism



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

d



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