Therapy & Drugs for Chronic
Kidney Disease 2026 Exam
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A patient's blood pressure has increased despite taking
hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) as prescribed.
For which herbal supplement should the nurse assess this patient? -
ANSWER ✔✔Ginkgo biloba
A patient is diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
, Which statement should the nurse include when teaching about this
disease process? - ANSWER ✔✔"Your kidneys no longer function."
A patient is prescribed an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
Which laboratory values should the nurse closely monitor? -
ANSWER ✔✔Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen
A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) asks why polystyrene
sulfate (Kayexalate) with sorbitol has been prescribed.
Which response should the nurse make? - ANSWER ✔✔"The
medication will help lower your potassium level."
A patient has been taking a diuretic as prescribed.
For which assessment finding should the diuretic be changed from a
thiazide to a loop diuretic? - ANSWER ✔✔Increased edema
A patient is prescribed eplerenone (Inspra) and an angiotensin-
converting enzyme inhibitor medication.