A client is prescribed aldactazide. When preparing to teach the client about the medication, the nurse understands that this agent is a:
a. combination loop and thiazide diuretic agent.
b. the same agent as bumetanide and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
c. combination of osmotic and potassium-sparing diuretic.
d. combination potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretics.
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: Aldactazide is not a combination loop and thiazide diuretic.
B Incorrect: Aldactazide is not bumetanide and HCTZ.
C Incorrect: Aldactazide is not a combination osmotic and potassium-sparing diuretic.
D Correct: Aldactazide is a combination of spirolactone and HCTZ.
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