Lehne Ch 41 Diuretics
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1. A patient is brought to the emergency department with
shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute,
intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring
for this patient will expect to administer which drug?
a.
, Furosemide [Lasix]
b.
Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
c.
Mannitol [Osmitrol]
d.
Spironolactone [Aldactone] - Answer: ANS: A
Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive
mobilization of fluids is needed. This patient shows severe signs of
congestive heart failure with respiratory distress and pulmonary
edema and needs immediate mobilization of fluid.
Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone are not indicated for
pulmonary edema, because their diuretic effects are less rapid.
Mannitol is indicated for patients with increased intracranial
pressure and must be discontinued immediately if signs of
pulmonary congestion or heart failure occur.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: pp. 450-452 | pp. 452-453 | pp. 452-454
2. A patient who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for
treatment of congestive heart failure. The prescriber has ordered
furosemide [Lasix]. The nurse notes an irregular heart rate of 86
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1. A patient is brought to the emergency department with
shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute,
intercostal retractions, and frothy, pink sputum. The nurse caring
for this patient will expect to administer which drug?
a.
, Furosemide [Lasix]
b.
Hydrochlorothiazide [HydroDIURIL]
c.
Mannitol [Osmitrol]
d.
Spironolactone [Aldactone] - Answer: ANS: A
Furosemide, a potent diuretic, is used when rapid or massive
mobilization of fluids is needed. This patient shows severe signs of
congestive heart failure with respiratory distress and pulmonary
edema and needs immediate mobilization of fluid.
Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone are not indicated for
pulmonary edema, because their diuretic effects are less rapid.
Mannitol is indicated for patients with increased intracranial
pressure and must be discontinued immediately if signs of
pulmonary congestion or heart failure occur.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
REF: pp. 450-452 | pp. 452-453 | pp. 452-454
2. A patient who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for
treatment of congestive heart failure. The prescriber has ordered
furosemide [Lasix]. The nurse notes an irregular heart rate of 86
