34.8: Review Questions
Which symptom is most likely to occur in a client who is taking furosemide?
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Muscle weakness
Which statement indicates that the client needs additional education on their newly prescribed medication, amiloride?
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“I will switch to a salt substitute containing potassium chloride.”
Which eGFR value is consistent with a client who has chronic renal disease?
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45 mL/minute/1.73 m 2
Which medication increases solute concentration in the blood to drive fluid shifts for excretion?
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Mannitol
The nurse is caring for an older adult female client with a history of osteoporosis who was recently diagnosed with hypertension. Which diuretic would be most appropriate for this client?
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Hydrochlorothiazide
Which sign is most concerning for the client receiving mannitol?
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Lung congestion and peripheral edema
The nurse should monitor the client receiving spironolactone for which adverse effect?
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Cardiac arrhythmias
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who was started on a thiazide diuretic during this hospitalization. Which statement indicates that additional instruction is required?
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“I’m concerned about getting up to go to the bathroom all night every night.”
Which medication could be prescribed to treat hyperkalemia?
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Furosemide
Which of the following statements is correct?
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To be effective, the dose of a diuretic must meet the threshold dose for the drug.