Potassium levels - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Exam 2: NUR 210/ NUR210 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Principles of Pharmacology Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A | Galen Q: If a patient is taking an ace inhibitor and a dry hacking cough is noted the provider can switch the patient what? Answer: ARB Q: If patient is on a thiazide and or cortisone with digoxin they should be prescribed what? Answer: Potassium Supplement Q: What are the side effects and adverse reactions associated with statins? Answer...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this client wi...

WCU Pathophysiology (MIDTERM) Exam Questions and Answers A common cause of heart failure is which of the following? (Select all that apply. -Answer-- Coronary artery disease -Cardiomyopathy -Hypertension When the cause of a disease is due to unintended or unwanted medical treatment, the term to describe this is -Answer-latrogenic COPD type A is referred to as: -Answer-Emphysema A heart that has to pump harder in order to effectively circulate blood is likely to undergo which type of ce...

Exam 2: PNR201 / PNR 201 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing I | Review Guide Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Fortis Question: What are examples of diagnostic surgeries: Answer: - breast biopsy - exploratory laparotomy - arthroscopy Question: What patient are least a risk for dehiscence of a wound? Answer: Evisceration in the abdomen Question: What is an example of an emergency surgery? Answer: - gunshot or stab wounds - ...

Exam 2: NUR209/ NUR 209 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Medical Surgical Nursing II| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A – Fortis Q: what does nitrofurantoin do to the urine? Answer: turns it brown Q: what urine test will the dr order for a urine protein count? Answer: 24 hour urine Q: therapies for high potassium levels Answer: -calcium glutinate IV -dietary restriction -hemodialysis -patiromer -regular insulin IV -sodium ...

Midterm Exam: NUR631/ NUR 631 (Latest 2023/2024 Update) Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology Study Guide| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU Q: hormonal hyperplasia Answer: occurs chiefly in estrogen-dependent organs, such as the uterus and breast (e.g. endometrium growing after fertilization) Q: compensatory hyperplasia Answer: adaptive mechanism that enables certain organs to regenerate Q: hyperkalemia treatment Answer: Treatment - Give diuret...

Exam 3: NUR170 / NUR 170 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Galen Q: Do ACE inhibitors decrease preload, afterload, or both? Answer: Both Q: What lab values should be periodically monitored in a patient taking an ACE1 or ARB? Answer: Renal function needs to be monitored because in some patients these meds can induce renal failure. They also need potassium levels monitored because hyperkalemia can occur...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Exam (2023/ 2024) Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct| Grade A- Nightingale Q: The nurse is administering a saturated solution of potassium iodide (SSKI). The nurse should: A. Pour the solution over ice chips. B. Mix the solution with an antacid. C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fruit juice and have the client drink it with a straw. D. Disguise the solution in a pureed fruit or vegetable. Answer: C. Dilute the solution with water, milk, or fr...

ATI Med Surg test questions Fluid and Electrolytes Balance and Disturbance-With 100% verified solutions- Answer Key Question 1: (see full question) An elderly client takes 40 mg of Lasix twice a day. Which electrolyte imbalance is the most serious adverse effect of diuretic use? You selected: Hypokalemia Correct Explanation: Hypokalemia (potassium level below 3.5 mEq/L) usually indicates a defict in total potassium stores. Potassium-losing diuretics, such as loop diuretics, can ind...