Spironolactone Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ATI Pharm CMS Questions and Answers 2023 A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of the medication and notify the provider? a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxi...

FNP 571 Final Exam 2023/24- University of Texas, Arlington All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT? 1. 1) Liraglutide (Saxendra) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist 2. 2) Injection of insulin promotes weight loss 3. 3) Contrave (Naltrexone/bupropion extended release) is a weight loss drug 4. 4) Phentermine hydrochloride (Adipex-P, Lomaira) can be prescribed for up to 12 weeks 2. Macy is a 45-year-old female with IBD and is in to see the APRN for a current exacerbation. All of the fo...

ATI MedSurg Complex Elimination Practice Questions and Answers (latest Update), 100% Correct, Download to Score A (Answer Key Deeply Explained)-. Which data will the nurse monitor in relation to the 4+ pitting edema assessed in a patient with cirrhosis? a. Hemoglobin b. Temperature c. Activity level d. Albumin level 2. Which topic is most important to include in patient teaching for a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with early alcoholic cirrhosis? a. Maintaining good nutrition b. Avoidin...

2023/2024 HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL RN NURSING V2 NGN A+ GRADE Question 1 When caring for an elderly patient who is intermittently confused, what is the nurse‘s primary concern regarding fluid and electrolytes? 1.Risk of dehydration 2.Risk of kidney damage 3.Risk of stroke 4.Risk of bleeding Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: As an adult ages, the perception of thirst declines. In an older patient with an altered level of consciousness, there is an increased risk of dehydration and high ...

A nurse is monitoring a client who has just returned to the unit following surgery. The client received an initial dose of morphine 5 mg IV bolus for pain relief. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse report immediately to the provider? Respiratory rate 11/min ​When using the airway, breathing, circulation approach to client care, the priority finding is a respiratory rate of 11/min indicating respiratory depression. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who ...

A patient comes to the clinic asking for help to quit drinking alcohol. She has a 21-year history of heavy drinking and is worried about developing cirrhosis of the liver. The patient agrees to take disulfiram (Antabuse). The nurse will teach the patient that the combination of alcohol and Antabuse will cause which of the following? Selected Answer: Nausea  Question 2 0 out of 1 points You decide to start your pt, Ms. Rodrigues, on spironolactone (Aldactone) 50 mg PO daily. As the NP,...

A nurse is preparing to administer a transfusion of RBCs to a client who has heart failure. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor to prevent fluid volume overload? (Select all that apply.) A. Dyspnea B. Gastrointestinal bloating C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion E. Hypotension A. Dyspnea C. Jugular vein distention D. Confusion Dyspnea is a clinical manifestation of fluid volume overload. Jugular vein distention is a clinical manifestation of fluid ...

A home health nurse is caring for a child who has Lyme disease. Which of the following is an appropriate action for the nurse to take a. Ensure the state health department has been notified b. Administer antitoxin c. Educate the family to avoid sharing personal belongings d. Assess for skin necrosis - a. Ensure the state health department has been notified A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the hospital. (NGN) – Nurses’ notes 0900: The client reports e...

NUR 641E Final Exam 2023 | Advanced for the Nurse Educator with Complete Solutions. Metabolism: - ANSWER-biotransformed via hepatic metabolism or by other tissues. Elimination: - ANSWER-tissues. lastly, the drug and its metabolites are eliminated from the body. route of administration with the highest bioavailability - ANSWER-intravenous; putting entire dose into a patient's vein and bypassing absorption. avoids first-pass metabolism - ANSWER-Intravenous route administration has variable ...

NUR 2474/ NUR2474 Pharm Final Best Review |Questions & Answers | Latest 2022/2023 1. What teaching is needed for a pt going home on a calcium channel blocker? - No grapefruit - Rise slowly - Check pulse regularly 2. Pt w/ chronic angina. What med is prescribed? - Nitroglycerin 3. What teaching is needed when taking nitroglycerin? - Can cause headaches - Sit down when taking - If having chest pain, take 1st dose ~ If chest pain is not resolved, take 2nd dose and call 911 ~...