Author Question: For the client receiving furosemide, the nurse should monitor for: a. muscle weakness c. leg ... (Read 36 times)

saliriagwu · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

For the client receiving furosemide, the nurse should monitor for:

a. muscle weakness c. leg cramps
b. mental depression d. irregular pulse

Question 2

A client is prescribed HCTZ, 25 mg by mouth daily. The pharmacy sends HCTZ 50 mg/5 mL. The client should receive:

a. 50 mg. c. 3 mL.
b. 2.5 mL. d. 10 mL.

brittiany.barnes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D

Feedback
Correct a., c., and d. are manifestations of hypokalemia.
Incorrect b. Mental depression is not a common manifestation of hypokalemia.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: The client is prescribed 25 mg.
B Correct: 25 mg divided by 50 mg = 0.5 x 5 mL = 2.5 mL.
C Incorrect: This is an incorrect amount.
D Incorrect: This is 4 times the prescribed dose.