A patient is started on a diuretic for antihypertensive therapy. The nurse expects that a drug in which class is likely to be used initially?
a. Loop diuretics
b. Osmotic diuretics
c. Thiazide diuretics
d. Potassium-sparing diuretics
ANS: C
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premature baldness. The nurse tells her that it is: a. Folliculitis that can be treated with an antibiotic. b. Traumatic alopecia that can be treated with antifungal medications. c. Tinea capitis that is highly contagious and needs immediate attention. d. Trichotillomania; her child probably has a habit of absentmindedly twirling her hair.
While assessing the client, the nurse notes that the client has a productive cough. Based on this observation, which question is appropriate for the nurse to include in the focused interview?
1. "Have you been losing weight?" 2. "How long have you been sick?" 3. "Are you wheezing?" 4. "Are you coughing up any mucus or phlegm?"
A nursing student is preparing a presentation on antidiarrheal drugs. Which of the following drugs would the student include as being chemically related to opioid drugs and used to treat diarrhea by decreasing intestinal peristalsis? Select all that apply
A) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) B) Difenoxin (Motofen) C) Alosetron (Lotronex) D) Diphenoxylate (Lomotil) E) Bismuth (Pepto-Bismol)
Teaching for victims who are recovering from abusive situations must focus on ways to:
A) Enhance their personal appearance and hairstyle B) Develop their creativity and work ethic C) Improve their communication skills and assertiveness D) Plan more nutritious meals to improve their own health