A 43-year-old female has recently been diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) glomerulonephritis. She has presented to the out-client department to have a renal biopsy
Knowing the usual treatment options, the nurse should anticipate educating the client (who has a positive biopsy result) on which of the following medications being prescribed? Select all that apply.
A) Lasix, a diuretic
B) Prednisone, a corticosteroid
C) Captopril, an ACE inhibitor
D) Ampicillin, an antibiotic
Ans: B, C
Feedback:
Treatment depends on the extent of glomerular involvement. Oral corticosteroids and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the mainstays of treatment. Diuretics and antibiotics are not part of the treatment protocol.
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