A 68-year-old patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for treatment of heart failure. The patient is diabetic, hypertensive, and had hip replacement surgery last year
Which laboratory results should be closely monitored due to the addition of this drug? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Potassium
2. Glucose
3. Magnesium
4. Bleeding times
5. Thyroid function test
1,2
Rationale 1: Potassium levels should be closely monitored. Both hyperkalemia and hypokalemia can occur, depending on other medications being taken.
Rationale 2: Glucose levels can be affected by some loop diuretics.
Rationale 3: Magnesium levels are not altered by this drug.
Rationale 4: Bleeding times are not affected by furosemide.
Rationale 5: Thyroid function is not affected by furosemide.
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