NURS 223 Evolve Practice Questions || A+ GUARANTEED!!

The nurse reviews the laboratory values of a patient receiving furosemide [Lasix]. Which lab result indicates to the nurse that an adverse effect is occurring? A. Decreased glucose B. Decreased uric acid C. Decreased phosphate D. Decreased magnesium correct answers D Furosemide [Lasix] increases urinary excretion of magnesium, posing a risk of magnesium deficiency. Hyperglycemia (increased glucose) and hyperuricemia (increased uric acid) are adverse effects. Furosemide [Lasix] does not affect phosphate. The nurse is teaching a patient who has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide [Microzide]. Which statement from the patient indicates a correct understanding of the teaching? A. "I will limit my intake of oats." B. "I will not eat melons or grapes." C. "I will take iron supplements every day." D. "I will take the dose only in the morning." correct answers D To minimize nocturia, hydrochlorothiazide [Microzide] should not be taken late in the day. Taking the dose only in the morning indicates teaching was successful. Diuretics are to be taken in the morning because they cause urination at night (nocturia) and subsequent loss of sleep when taken late in the afternoon or night. Limiting oats is not necessary for a diuretic. Instructing the patient to not eat melons or grapes is not appropriate for diuretic teaching. Hydrochlorothiazide does not cause anemia; therefore, an iron supplement is not needed. The nurse observes that a patient's vision is not improving after treatment. Which drug would the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for the patient for reducing intraocular pressure? A. Mannitol [Osmitrol] B. Furosemide [Lasix] C. Amiloride [Midamor] D. Spironolactone [Aldactone] correct answers A Mannitol [Osmitrol] can be used to reduce intraocular pressure in patients who are unresponsive to other drug therapies. Furosemide [Lasix] (loop diuretic), amiloride [Midamor] (potassium-sparing diuretic), and spironolactone [Aldactone] (potassium-sparing diuretic) are not used for reducing intraocular pressure. The nurse is reviewing the home medication list with the patient. The nurse should recognize that hydrochlorothiazide is used primarily for which condition?