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nevelica

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A 91-year-old patient is being discharged on the diuretic spironolactone (Aldactone). What is the major adverse effect of this type of medication?
 
  A) Hypokalemia
  B) Hyperkalemia
  C) Gastric irritation
  D) Hypertension

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A 64-year-old patient in hypertensive crisis is to receive furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg IV. Lasix comes in 100 mg/10 mL containers. How will the nurse administer the medication?
 
  A) Give 4 mL over 1 to 2 minutes IV.
  B) Give 4 mL over 10 minutes.
  C) Flush the line with normal saline, give 1 mL/min, flush again when finished.
  D) Fix 10 mL in an IV piggyback and deliver it over 30 minutes.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The most common adverse effect of potassium-sparing diuretics is hyperkalemia, which can cause lethargy, confusion, ataxia, muscle cramps, and cardiac arrhythmias. Hypokalemia, gastric irritation, and hypertension are not recognized as adverse effects of spironolactone.

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Administer furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg over 1 to 2 minutes IV. The other options are not correct.


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