Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam
Questions | 2026/2027
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
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A patient who is taking a potassium-wasting diuretic for treatment of hypertension reports
generalized weakness. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A.Assess for facial muscle spasms.
B.Ask the patient about loose stools.
C.Recommend the patient avoid drinking orange juice with meals.
D.Suggest that the health care provider order a basic metabolic panel.
ANS: D
Generalized weakness is a manifestation of hypokalemia. After the health care provider
orders the metabolic panel, the nurse should check the potassium level. Facial muscle
spasms might occur with hypocalcemia. Orange juice is high in potassium and would be
advisable to drink if the patient is hypokalemic. Loose stools are associated with
hyperkalemia.
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Spironolactone (Aldactone), an aldosterone antagonist, is prescribed for a patient. Which
statement by the patient indicates that the teaching about this medication has been
effective?
A."I will try to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day."
B."I will use a salt substitute to decrease my sodium intake."
C."I will increase my intake of potassium-containing foods."
D."I will drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast."
ANS: D
Because spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, teach patients to choose low-
potassium foods (e.g., apple juice) rather than foods that have higher levels of potassium
(e.g., citrus fruits). Because the patient is using spironolactone as a diuretic, the nurse would
not encourage the patient to increase fluid intake. Teach patients to avoid salt substitutes,
which are high in potassium.
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Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam
Questions | 2026/2027
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
Adult Health 1 Practice Exam Questions _ 2026_2027.pdf
,Adult Health 1 practice exam questions.pdf Adult Health 1 practice exam questions Adult Health 1 practice exam questions.pdf
A patient who is taking a potassium-wasting diuretic for treatment of hypertension reports
generalized weakness. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to take?
A.Assess for facial muscle spasms.
B.Ask the patient about loose stools.
C.Recommend the patient avoid drinking orange juice with meals.
D.Suggest that the health care provider order a basic metabolic panel.
ANS: D
Generalized weakness is a manifestation of hypokalemia. After the health care provider
orders the metabolic panel, the nurse should check the potassium level. Facial muscle
spasms might occur with hypocalcemia. Orange juice is high in potassium and would be
advisable to drink if the patient is hypokalemic. Loose stools are associated with
hyperkalemia.
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Spironolactone (Aldactone), an aldosterone antagonist, is prescribed for a patient. Which
statement by the patient indicates that the teaching about this medication has been
effective?
A."I will try to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day."
B."I will use a salt substitute to decrease my sodium intake."
C."I will increase my intake of potassium-containing foods."
D."I will drink apple juice instead of orange juice for breakfast."
ANS: D
Because spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, teach patients to choose low-
potassium foods (e.g., apple juice) rather than foods that have higher levels of potassium
(e.g., citrus fruits). Because the patient is using spironolactone as a diuretic, the nurse would
not encourage the patient to increase fluid intake. Teach patients to avoid salt substitutes,
which are high in potassium.
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