Diuresis has not occurred on a child with nephrotic syndrome after a month on corticosteroids. What protocol can the nurse encourage to bring about diuresis?
a. Ibuprofen, an anti-inflammatory agent
b. Furosemide (Lasix), a diuretic
c. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), an antibiotic
d. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), an antisuppressant
ANS: D
A potent antisuppressant such as Cytoxan can bring about diuresis when corticosteroids have proven ineffective.
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