The client has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix). What condition does this medication cause?
1. Hyperkalemia
2. Increased blood pressure
3. Increased respirations
4. Hypokalemia
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Causes hyperkalemia is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body.
Rationale 2: Increase blood pressure is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body.
Rationale 3: Increase respirations is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body.
Rationale 4: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic, and causes hypokalemia.
Global Rationale: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic, and causes hypokalemia. Causes hyperkalemia is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body. Increased blood pressure is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body. Increased respirations is incorrect because furosemide does not have this effect on the body.
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