Which of the following diuretic agents has the longest duration of action?

A. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
B. Furosemide (Lasix)
C. Amiloride (Midamor)
D. Spironolactone (Aldactone)


Answer: D

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You are discussing pain relief in the elderly with your senior nursing students

When administering an analgesic to an elderly patient for pain, what interventions would you teach your students should be implemented in the plan of care for the patient? A) Monitor for signs of drug toxicity due to a decrease in metabolism. B) Monitor for an increase in absorption of the drug due to increased metabolism. C) Monitor for an increase in respiratory rates. D) Analgesics should be given every 4 to 6 hours as ordered to control pain.

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While assisting with the surgical removal of an adrenal tumor the operating room nurse is aware that the patient's vital signs may change upon manipulation of the tumor. What vital sign changes would the nurse expect to see?

A) Hyperthermia and tachypnea B) Hypertension and heart rate changes C) Hypotension and hypothermia D) Hyperthermia and bradycardia

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Whose responsibility is it to schedule staff?

a. Staff members themselves c. Nurse manager b. Nursing scheduling office d. Director of Nursing

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