The client is being treated with Alupent. The nurse anticipates the client will experience what type of change in his laboratory values?
a. Hypoglycemia
b. Decreased serum potassium
c. Increased calcium
d. Decreased serum magnesium
ANS: B
Alupent will produce a decreased serum potassium level.
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