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Arii_bell

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A patient has been taking lithium carbonate (Eskalith) for many years to treat bipolar disorder. Which of the following diets will require the dose of lithium carbonate (Eskalith) be reduced?
 
  A) Low calorie
  B) Low carbohydrate
  C) Low sodium
  D) Low residue

Question 2

A patient who is malnourished and has hypertension is being treated with losartan (Cozaar). How should the dose of the medication be adjusted in this patient?
 
  A) The dose should be higher than normal.
  B) The dose should be lower than normal.
  C) The dose should remain the same as normal.
  D) The medication should be combined with a diuretic.


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

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A low-salt (sodium) diet will impair lithium secretion, so the dose of lithium should be reduced. The administration of a low-calorie diet will not affect the dose of lithium. The administration of a low-carbohydrate diet will not affect the dose of lithium. The administration of a low-residue diet will not affect the dose of lithium.

Answer to Question 2

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Both losartan and the metabolite are highly bound to plasma albumin, and losartan has a shorter duration of action. Due to malnutrition, a low dose of losartan should be prescribed. The dose should not be higher than normal due to possible toxicity. The dose should not be the same as normal due to possible toxicity. The medication will not be combined with a diuretic unless the blood pressure is not controlled.


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Arii_bell

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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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