Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
Basic Pharmacology For Nurses,15th Edition by Bruce D. Clayton
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Chapter 29: Drugs Used for Diuresis
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
MULTIPLE CHOICE
| A. | No change in the antidiabetic regimen |
| B. | Decreased need for antidiabetic medication |
| C. | Increased blood sugar levels |
| D. | Less frequent monitoring of blood sugar level |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | Thiazides affect glucose metabolism and the patient should change her regimen to accommodate this. |
| B | Thiazides have the opposite effect on glucose metabolism. |
| C | The thiazides may induce hyperglycemia and aggravate cases of preexisting diabetes mellitus. Regular assessment for glycosuria is indicated. Dosages of oral hypoglycemics and insulin may need adjustment in patients with diabetes mellitus. |
| D | More frequent monitoring is warranted when the patient is being treated with thiazide diuretics. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 457
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Calcium |
| B. | Sodium |
| C. | Potassium |
| D. | Magnesium |
ANS: C
| Feedback | |
| A | The patient taking thiazide diuretics does not need to increase calcium intake. |
| B | Although sodium levels are altered in patients taking thiazide diuretics, patients do not need to increase sodium intake. |
| C | Thiazide diuretics cause a decrease in the level of potassium. |
| D | The patient taking thiazide diuretics does not need to increase magnesium intake. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 457
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
| A. | Allopurinol (Zyloprim) |
| B. | Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
| C. | Mannitol |
| D. | Furosemide (Lasix) |
ANS: D
| Feedback | |
| A | Allopurinol is used to treat gout. |
| B | Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine and is not used for diuresis. |
| C | Mannitol is used mainly to treat cerebral edema. |
| D | Diuretics, such as furosemide, are the mainstays of treatment in heart failure and hypertension. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 453
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
| A. | Acetazolamide (Diamox) |
| B. | Spironolactone (Aldactone) |
| C. | Furosemide (Lasix) |
| D. | Bumetanide (Bumex) |
ANS: B
| Feedback | |
| A | Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and does not spare potassium. |
| B | Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that blocks the sodium-retaining and potassium- and magnesium-excreting properties of aldosterone. This results in loss of water, with increased sodium excretion and retention of potassium. |
| C | Furosemide is a loop diuretic. |
| D | Bumetanide is a loop diuretic and does not spare potassium. |
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: 459
TOP: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity
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