A patient states, "My ankles swell at the end of the day. My neighbor takes furosemide (Lasix) for her swelling. Would that work for me?" Which information is important for the nurse to consider when formulating a response to this question?
1. The patient is 55-years-old.
2. The patient takes lithium to control bipolar disorder.
3. The patient is allergic to sulfa drugs.
4. The patient gets a rash if given penicillin.
5. The patient uses salt substitutes.
2,3
Rationale 1: Being 55-years-old is not a contraindication to use of furosemide (Lasix).
Rationale 2: Concurrent use of furosemide (Lasix) and lithium may result in lithium toxicity.
Rationale 3: Persons who are allergic to sulfa drugs should not take furosemide (Lasix).
Rationale 4: There is no allergic cross-sensitivity between furosemide (Lasix) and penicillin.
Rationale 5: Use of salt substitutes is not contraindicated when taking furosemide (Lasix).
Global Rationale: Concurrent use of furosemide (Lasix) and lithium may result in lithium toxicity. Persons who are allergic to sulfa drugs should not take furosemide (Lasix). Being 55-years-old is not a contraindication to use of furosemide (Lasix). There is no allergic cross-sensitivity between furosemide (Lasix) and penicillin. Use of salt substitutes is not contraindicated when taking furosemide (Lasix).
You might also like to view...
An older patient is being evaluated for dementia. What manifestations need to be present to diagnose this disorder? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Intermittent forgetfulness 2. Inability to manage finances 3. Misplacing personal belongings 4. Repetitive questions or conversations 5. Difficulty thinking of common words while speaking
The nurse is assessing a patient who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and documents that he is demonstrating bradykinesia. The nurse bases this on which observation?
1. The patient sloshes coffee out of his cup when eating breakfast. 2. The patient has difficulty initiating a walk to the bathroom. 3. The patient maintains his balance by holding on to the furniture. 4. The patient's skin is moist and his clothing is damp.
A 34-year-old male patient seen at the primary care clinic complains of feeling continued fullness after voiding and a split, spraying urine stream. The nurse will ask about a history of
a. recent kidney trauma. b. gonococcal urethritis. c. recurrent bladder infection. d. benign prostatic hyperplasia.
A client recovering from abdominal surgery is demonstrating abdominal distention from trapped flatus. What can the nurse do to help this client?
1. Assist the client to move in bed. 2. Restrict fluids. 3. Obtain an order for a rectal tube. 4. Provide a diet rich in foods that create flatulence.