A client has heart failure and is prescribed Lasix. The nurse is aware that furosemide (Lasix) is what kind of drug?

a. Thiazide diuretic
b. Osmotic diuretic
c. High-ceiling (loop) diuretic
d. Potassium-sparing diuretic


Answer: c. High-ceiling (loop) diuretic

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a. Blood pressure b. Urine output c. Respirations d. Heart rate

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Giselle is a 14-year-old patient who presents to the clinic with symptoms consistent with mycoplasma pneumonia. What is the treatment for suspected mycoplasma pneumonia in an adolescent?

1. Ceftriaxone 2. Azithromycin 3. Ciprofloxacin 4. Levofloxacin

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The principles of detoxification for opiates, alcohol, cocaine, and tobacco:

a. are fundamentally the same b. vary because some substances are more addicting c. depend on the treatment team's preferences d. cannot be compared

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To counter obesity in adolescents, increasing physical activity is often more important than curbing intake. Sports and regular, moderate to intense exercise necessitate dietary modifications to meet increased energy needs for adolescents

The nurse understands that these modifications include a. Decreasing carbohydrates to 25% to 30% of total intake. b. Decreasing protein intake to .75 g/kg/day. c. Ingesting water before and after exercise. d. Providing vitamin and mineral supplements.

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