The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking which of these diuretics?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
ANS: D
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A patient is unable to perform rapid alternating movements such as rapidly patting her knees. The nurse should document this inability as:
a. Ataxia. b. Astereognosis. c. Presence of dysdiadochokinesia. d. Loss of kinesthesia.
The health care provider prescribes dopamine 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute. Dopamine is supplied as an IV solution of 400 mg in 500 mL of 5% dextrose. The client weighs 130 pounds
How many milliliters per hour will the nurse infuse to administer the prescribed dose? ____ mL per hour Record the answer rounding to the nearest tenth.
The patient states she has been using an illegal drug for the last nine years. Based on the information included in the chart, which statement is most consistent with the type of illegal drug she has been abusing?
1. "My husband and I smoke our fair share of herb." 2. "I should tell you tell that I drink quite a bit of hooch." 3. "I am probably addicted to Big D." 4. "I use the white stuff."
Using knowledge of normal growth and development, which activity would be expected when observing a 12-week-old infant?
A) The infant is able to sit up and can roll over B) The infant smiles at significant others C) The infant grasps objects and brings them to the mouth D) The infant bears weight on legs when held in standing position