When sodium is excreted with a diuretic, there is also loss of _____

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


potassium: Potassium loss also occurs because of the increased amount of sodium in the distal convoluted tubules.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Possible complications associated with the selection of an aerosol drug delivery device include which of the following?

a. Underdosing or overdosing because of improper technique b. Overhydration or fluid imbalances c. Adverse effects of the specific drug agent d. Environmental contamination or caregiver exposure a. 1 only b. 1, 3, and 4 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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A patient tells you that he has been having chronic back pain for over a month. Later in the exam, he remembers the pain seems to be getting worse. How would you record this finding information in the EHR?

What will be an ideal response?

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The holistic approach to health care includes all of the following except:

A) physical. B) medications. C) social. D) spiritual.

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