NCLEX DIURETICS PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS 2023 GRADED A+ (PROVIDES RATIONALES FOR EACH QUESTION)

For a patient prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), the nurse should closely monitor which laboratory test value? A. Sodium B. Glucose C. Calcium D. Chloride - ANSWER B. Glucose Correct Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are associated with adverse metabolic effects of hyperglycemia; therefore, close monitoring of blood glucose levels are needed. Other metabolic disturbances include hyperlipidemia and hyperuricemia. The nurse is providing education to a patient prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) and furosemide (Lasix). What information does the nurse explain to the patient? A. Using two drugs increases blood osmolality and the glomerular filtration rate. B. This combination promotes diuresis but decreases the risk of low levels of potassium. C. The lowest dose of two different types of diuretics are more effective than a large dose of one type. D. This combination maintains water balance to protect against dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. - ANSWER B. This combination promotes diuresis but decreases the risk of low levels of potassium. Correct