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Which of the following will a nurse encourage the Diuretic drug? a. Change positions slowly to prevent dizziness and orthostatic hypotension b. Keep a log of their daily weight c. Encourage patients to return for follow-up visits and lab tests d. watch for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia like...

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Pharmacology Chapter 43
Diuretics Nursing School Test
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1. 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?


a. Administer the medication as ordered.


b. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.


c. Hold the medication and request an order for serum BUN and creatinine.


d. Request an order for serum electrolytes and administer the medication.


✓~ ANS: C

Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in renal failure. This patient has oliguria

and should be evaluated for renal failure prior to administration of the

diureticespecially in the absence of known renal failure for this patient.

Drinking more fluids will not increase urine output in patients with renal failure.

,DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: Page 623


TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Assessment/Nursing Intervention


MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies




2. 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?


a. Administer the medications and request an order for serum electrolytes.


b. Give both medications and evaluate serum blood glucose frequently.


c. Hold the digoxin and notify the provider.


d. Hold the hydrochlorothiazide and notify the provider.


✓~ ANS: C

When thiazide diuretics are taken with digoxin, patients are at risk of digoxin

toxicity because thiazides can cause hypokalemia. The patient has bradycardia

and blurred vision, which are both signs of digoxin toxicity. The nurse should

hold the digoxin and notify the provider. Serum electrolytes may be ordered,

but the digoxin should not be given.

,DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: Page 623


TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Nursing Intervention/Evaluation


MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pathophysiology




3. The nurse is teaching a patient about taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which

statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?


a. I may need extra sodium and calcium while taking this drug.


b. I should eat plenty of fruits and vegetables while taking this medication.


c. I should take care when rising from a bed or chair when Im on this

medication.


d. I will take the medication in the morning to minimize certain side effects.


✓~ ANS: A

Patients do not need extra sodium or calcium while taking thiazide diuretics.


Thiazide diuretics can lead to hypokalemia, so patients should be counseled to

eat fruits and vegetables that are high in potassium. Patients can develop

orthostatic hypotension and should be counseled to rise from sitting or lying

, down slowly. Taking the medication in the morning helps to prevent nocturia-

induced insomnia.




DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: Page 624


TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Nursing Intervention: Patient Teaching


MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies




4. 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?


a. Asthma


b. Glaucoma


c. Gout


d. Hypertension


✓~ ANS: C

Thiazides block uric acid secretion and elevated levels can contribute to gout.

Patients with a history of gout should take thiazide diuretics with caution; they

may need behavioral and/or pharmacologic changes to their gout treatment.

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