Exam 43: Diuretics

The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving furosemide (Lasix)and an aminoglycoside antibiotic.The nurse will be most concerned if the patient reports which symptom?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is taking hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)and digoxin (Lanoxin).Which potential electrolyte imbalance will the nurse monitor for in this patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has metabolic alkalosis and is experiencing fluid overload.The provider orders acetazolamide (Diamox).The patient reports right-sided flank pain after taking this medication.The nurse suspects that this patient has developed which condition?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is to begin receiving a thiazide diuretic to treat heart failure.When performing a health history on this patient,the nurse will be concerned about a history of which condition?

The nurse notes a blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg in a patient taking a thiazide diuretic.The patient reports taking an herbal medication that a friend recommended.Which herbal product is likely,given this patient's blood pressure?

The nurse is teaching a patient who will begin taking furosemide.The nurse learns that the patient has just begun a 2-week course of a steroid medication.What will the nurse recommend?

A patient has been taking spironolactone (Aldactone)to treat heart failure.The nurse will monitor for

A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone)in addition to a thiazide diuretic.With the addition of the spironolactone,the nurse will counsel this patient to

The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)and digoxin (Lanoxin)to a patient who has heart failure.The patient reports having blurred vision.The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 140/78 mm Hg.Which action will the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a patient who develops marked edema and a low urine output as a result of heart failure.Which medication will the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide.Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)50 mg to a patient who has a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg.The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output of 200 mL in the past 12 hours.The nurse will perform which action?