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The nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which
function of the kidneys?
A. Cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid
volume
B. Maintenance of acid-base balance
C. Excretion of metabolic waste
D. Elimination of foreign substances - Answer-A
The nurse plans to closely monitor for which clinical
manifestation after administering furosemide [Lasix]?
A. Decreased pulse
B. Decreased temperature
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Decreased respiratory rate - Answer-C
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The nurse caring for a patient taking furosemide [Lasix] is
reviewing the patient's most recent laboratory results,
which are: sodium, 136 mEq/L; potassium, 3.2 mEq/L;
chloride, 100 mEq/L; blood urea nitrogen, 15 mg/dL. What
is the nurse's best action?
A. Administer Lasix as ordered.
B. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
C. Begin a 24-hour urine collection.
D. Hold the Lasix and notify the physician. - Answer-D
The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect after
administering hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] and
digoxin [Lanoxin] to a patient?
A. Digoxin toxicity
B. Decreased diuretic effect
C. Dehydration
D. Heart failure - Answer-A
The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure who
needs a diuretic. Which agent is likely to be chosen,
because it has been shown to greatly reduce mortality in
patients with heart failure?
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A. Furosemide [Lasix]
B. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
C. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
D. Mannitol [Osmitrol] - Answer-C
The nurse is teaching a patient who has a new
prescription for spironolactone [Aldactone]. Which
statement by the patient indicates that the teaching was
effective?
A. "I will use salt substitutes to lower my sodium intake." B.
"I will increase my intake of foods that are high in
potassium."
C. "I will call my doctor if I begin having menstrual
irregularities."
D. "I will take this medication at bedtime each evening." -
Answer-C
The healthcare provider orders furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg
IV twice daily. The medication available is furosemide
[Lasix] 10 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer
with each dose?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
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C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL - Answer-C
The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the
patient. The nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is
used primarily for which condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Edema
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Protection against postmenopausal osteoporosis -
Answer-A
The healthcare provider orders mannitol 72 gm infusion
over 24 hours. The nurse plans to set the infusion pump
for how many grams per hour?
A. 1 gm
B. 2 gm
C. 3 gm
D. 4 gm - Answer-C
Which of the following statements about mannitol
[Osmitrol] are correct? (Select all that apply.)
CVS Pharmacology Final Exam Newest / CVS
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Questions And Correct Detailed Answers |Already
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The nurse knows that diuretics mostly affect which
function of the kidneys?
A. Cleansing and maintenance of extracellular fluid
volume
B. Maintenance of acid-base balance
C. Excretion of metabolic waste
D. Elimination of foreign substances - Answer-A
The nurse plans to closely monitor for which clinical
manifestation after administering furosemide [Lasix]?
A. Decreased pulse
B. Decreased temperature
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Decreased respiratory rate - Answer-C
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The nurse caring for a patient taking furosemide [Lasix] is
reviewing the patient's most recent laboratory results,
which are: sodium, 136 mEq/L; potassium, 3.2 mEq/L;
chloride, 100 mEq/L; blood urea nitrogen, 15 mg/dL. What
is the nurse's best action?
A. Administer Lasix as ordered.
B. Place the patient on a cardiac monitor.
C. Begin a 24-hour urine collection.
D. Hold the Lasix and notify the physician. - Answer-D
The nurse should monitor for which adverse effect after
administering hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL] and
digoxin [Lanoxin] to a patient?
A. Digoxin toxicity
B. Decreased diuretic effect
C. Dehydration
D. Heart failure - Answer-A
The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure who
needs a diuretic. Which agent is likely to be chosen,
because it has been shown to greatly reduce mortality in
patients with heart failure?
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A. Furosemide [Lasix]
B. Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
C. Spironolactone [Aldactone]
D. Mannitol [Osmitrol] - Answer-C
The nurse is teaching a patient who has a new
prescription for spironolactone [Aldactone]. Which
statement by the patient indicates that the teaching was
effective?
A. "I will use salt substitutes to lower my sodium intake." B.
"I will increase my intake of foods that are high in
potassium."
C. "I will call my doctor if I begin having menstrual
irregularities."
D. "I will take this medication at bedtime each evening." -
Answer-C
The healthcare provider orders furosemide [Lasix] 20 mg
IV twice daily. The medication available is furosemide
[Lasix] 10 mg/mL. How many mL will the nurse administer
with each dose?
A. 0.5 mL
B. 1 mL
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C. 2 mL
D. 4 mL - Answer-C
The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the
patient. The nurse recognizes that hydrochlorothiazide is
used primarily for which condition?
A. Hypertension
B. Edema
C. Diabetes insipidus
D. Protection against postmenopausal osteoporosis -
Answer-A
The healthcare provider orders mannitol 72 gm infusion
over 24 hours. The nurse plans to set the infusion pump
for how many grams per hour?
A. 1 gm
B. 2 gm
C. 3 gm
D. 4 gm - Answer-C
Which of the following statements about mannitol
[Osmitrol] are correct? (Select all that apply.)
