1.
Which symptom is most likely to occur in a client who is taking furosemide?
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Bradycardia
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Chest pain
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Muscle weakness
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More concentrated urine
2.
Which statement indicates that the client needs additional education on their newly prescribed medication, amiloride?
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“I will take this medication first thing in the morning.”
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“I will report any weight loss that occurs after I start taking it.”
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“I will avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.”
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“I will switch to a salt substitute containing potassium chloride.”
3.
Which eGFR value is consistent with a client who has chronic renal disease?
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90 mL/minute/1.73 m2
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75 mL/minute/1.73 m2
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45 mL/minute/1.73 m2
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120 mL/minute/1.73 m2
4.
Which medication increases solute concentration in the blood to drive fluid shifts for excretion?
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Bumetanide
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Mannitol
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Metolazone
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Triamterene
5.
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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Triamterene
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Spironolactone
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Furosemide
6.
Which sign is most concerning for the client receiving mannitol?
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Lung congestion and peripheral edema
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Increased urine output
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Elevated blood glucose levels
7.
The nurse should monitor the client receiving spironolactone for which adverse effect?
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Nausea and vomiting
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Increased intracranial pressure
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Hearing loss
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Cardiac arrhythmias
8.
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.”
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“I will let the doctor know if I develop leg cramps.”
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“I need to read food labels to check for salt.”
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“I need to eat some potassium every day for a month or so.”
9.
Which medication could be prescribed to treat hyperkalemia?
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Mannitol
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Spironolactone
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Furosemide
10.
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Furosemide is an effective treatment for nephrotic syndrome.
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To be effective, the dose of a diuretic must meet the threshold dose for the drug.
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Diuretic therapy improves clinical outcomes in clients with acute kidney injury.
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Oliguria is an absolute contraindication for diuretic therapy.