MN 553 Unit 7 Quiz / MN 553 Week 7 Quiz: Pharmacology

MN 553 Unit 7 Quiz / MN 553 Week 7 Quiz: Pharmacology Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor is determined to be needed. Prior to prescribing this drug, the NP should assess for: Question options: Hypokalemia Impotence Decreased renal function Inability to concentrate - Decreased renal function Which of the following create a higher risk for digoxin toxicity? Both the cause and the reason for it must be correct. Question options: Older adults because of reduced renal function Taking an antacid for gastroesophageal reflux disease because it increases the absorption of digoxin Administration of aldosterone antagonist diuretics because of decreased potassium levels Doses between 0.25 and 0.5 mg/day - Older adults because of reduced renal function