Aldactone (spironolactone) is classified as a ______________-sparing diuretic
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
potassium
The aldosterone antagonist prototype spironolactone (Aldactone) acts to block aldosterone in the distal tubule to promote potassium uptake in exchange for sodium secretion.
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What is the rationale for addition of olanzapine to the lithium regime? It will: a. minimize the side effects of lithium. b. bring hyperactivity under rapid control. c. potentiate the antimanic action of lithium. d. be used for long-term control of hyperactivity.
Pregnancy tests analyze for the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone. What should the nurse explain to a pregnant patient regarding the purpose of this hormone?
A) Ensure chorionic somatomammotropin hormone production B) Permit the uterus to increase in size C) Prolong the life of the corpus luteum D) Ensure oxygen transport across the placenta
Which approach is a reasonable approach to imputing item values on a multi-item scale?
a. Mean substitution b. Conditional (subgroup) mean substitution c. Case mean substitution d. Variable (item) deletion
Convert 0.00032 L to milliliters: ________ (use appropriate unit notation)
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).