Chapter 28: Diuretic Drugs

Pharmacology And the Nursing Process, 8th Edition by Linda Lane Lilley

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Chapter 28: Diuretic Drugs

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. When monitoring a patient who has diabetes and is receiving a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for edema, the nurse will monitor for which possible adverse effect?
a. Metabolic alkalosis
b. Elevated blood glucose
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Mental alertness

 

 

ANS:  B

An undesirable effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is that they elevate the blood glucose level and cause glycosuria in diabetic patients. They induce metabolic acidosis, making their usefulness limited. In addition, hypokalemia and drowsiness may occur.

 

DIF:    COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application)                  REF:   p. 453

TOP:   NURSING PROCESS: Evaluation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

 

  1. The nurse will monitor a patient for signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia if the patient is taking which of these diuretics?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Acetazolamide (Diamox)
d. Spironolactone (Aldactone)

 

 

ANS:  D

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and patients taking this drug must be monitored for signs of hyperkalemia. The other drugs do not cause hyperkalemia but instead cause hypokalemia.

 

DIF:    COGNITIVE LEVEL: Understanding (Comprehension)    REF:   p. 457

TOP:   NURSING PROCESS: Evaluation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

 

  1. Mannitol (Osmitrol) has been ordered for a patient with acute renal failure. The nurse will administer this drug using which procedure?
a. Intravenously, through a filter
b. By rapid intravenous bolus
c. By mouth in a single morning dose
d. Through a gravity intravenous drip with standard tubing

 

 

ANS:  A

Mannitol is administered via intravenous infusion through a filter because of possible crystallization. It is not available in oral form. The other options are incorrect.

 

DIF:    COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application)                  REF:   p. 456

TOP:   NURSING PROCESS: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

 

  1. Furosemide (Lasix) is prescribed for a patient who is about to be discharged, and the nurse provides instructions to the patient about the medication. Which statement by the nurse is correct?
a. “Take this medication in the evening.”
b. “Avoid foods high in potassium, such as bananas, oranges, fresh vegetables, and dates.”
c. “If you experience weight gain, such as 5 pounds or more per week, be sure to tell your physician during your next routine visit.”
d. “Be sure to change positions slowly and rise slowly after sitting or lying so as to prevent dizziness and possible fainting because of blood pressure changes.”

 

 

ANS:  D

Orthostatic hypotension is a possible problem with diuretic therapy. Foods high in potassium should be eaten more often, and the drug needs to be taken in the morning so that the diuretic effects do not interfere with sleep. A weight gain of 5 pounds or more per week must be reported immediately.

 

DIF:    COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application)                  REF:   p. 459

TOP:   NURSING PROCESS: Implementation

MSC:  NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

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