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yoooooman

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A client is receiving IV furosemide (Lasix). The nurse will monitor for which adverse effect?
 
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Vomiting
  3. Nausea
  4. Hypotension

Question 2

A potassium-sparing diuretic has been prescribed for a client. Based on this prescription, the nurse expects what medication to be ordered?
 
  1. Furosemide (Lasix)
  2. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
  3. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
  4. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: The client will exhibit tachycardia when dehydrated as the cardiac system's response to fluid loss.
Rationale 2: Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of dehydration.
Rationale 3: Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of dehydration.
Rationale 4: Loop diuretics can produce dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Signs of dehydration include thirst, dry mouth, weight loss, and headache. Hypotension, dizziness, and fainting can result from the rapid fluid loss. Dysrhythmias occur as a result of low potassium levels.

Global Rationale: Loop diuretics can produce dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Signs of dehydration include thirst, dry mouth, weight loss, and headache. Hypotension, dizziness, and fainting can result from the rapid fluid loss. Dysrhythmias occur as a result of low potassium levels. The client will exhibit tachycardia when dehydrated as the cardiac system's response to fluid loss. Nausea and vomiting are not symptoms of dehydration.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 2: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Rationale 3: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because it is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 4: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is incorrect because this is a thiazide diuretic.

Global Rationale: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Furosemide (Lasix) is incorrect because this is a loop diuretic. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is incorrect because it is a calcium channel blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is incorrect because this is a thiazide diuretic.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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