For which patient does the nurse question the use of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)?
a. Asthmatic patient
b. Patient with chronic airway limitation
c. Patient with hyperkalemia
d. Patient with hypokalemia
Answer: d. Patient with hypokalemia
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a. depression of the central nervous system. b. hypotension and vasodilation. c. sexually transmitted diseases. d. postmature birth.
An absolute risk reduction index could be computed to compare patients' risk of falls in two nursing homes
A) True B) False
A patient's electrocardiogram reveals a prolonged P-R interval and ST segment depression. The nurse should review laboratory results for which electrolyte imbalance?
1. Hypokalemia 2. Hyperkalemia 3. Hypocalcemia 4. Hypernatremia
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a. Multivitamin c. Pepto-Bismol b. Magnesium hydroxide d. Ibuprofen