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fnuegbu

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The physician has ordered the patient hydrochlorothiazide . What assessment should the nurse make before administering the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide?
 
  A) Pulse rate
  B) Hemoglobin level
  C) Sulfonamide allergy
  D) Neutrophil level

Question 2

A patient with a long-standing diagnosis of asthma is prescribed a beta-blocker for the treatment of angina. The nurse should consequently prioritize assessment for what health problem?
 
  A) Bronchospasm
  B) Hyperglycemia
  C) Pleural effusion
  D) Pneumonia


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Thiazide diuretics must be used cautiously in patients allergic to sulfonamide drugs because there is a known cross-sensitivity of some sulfonamide-allergic patients to sulfonamide nonantibiotic. It is not imperative to assess pulse, hemoglobin, or neutrophil levels.

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Patients with asthma should be observed for bronchospasm from blockage of beta2 receptors in the lung. The patient will not likely experience hyperglycemia, pleural effusion, or pneumonia.


fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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