ATI Comprehensive Pharmacology Study Guide with Answers.docx

1. If a patient is on Mannitol, which has a large molecular size, fluid is pulled into the intravascular system. This can result in pulmonary edema, so, as the nurse, you would listen for what in the lungs? A. Rhonchi B. Crackles * C. Absent breath sounds D. Wheezing 2. Mrs. Chang is taking an oral loop diuretic, furosemide 40 mg QD. What is an adverse effect of this medication? A. Tinnitus due to ototoxicity * B. Ankle edema due to fluid retention C. Dizziness due to bradycardia D. Constipation due to fluid loss 3. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic often used as a first-line drug for hypertension. What would be a side effect to observe for with the use of this drug? A. Hyperkalemia B. Hypernatremia C. Orthostatic hypotension * D. Ankle swelling