The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will receive digoxin to treat a cardiac
dysrhythmia. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of
over-the-counter laxatives. Befor
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The nurse is caring for a newly admitted patient who will receive digoxin to treat a cardiac
dysrhythmia. The patient takes hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and reports regular use of
over-the-counter laxatives. Before administering the first dose of digoxin, the nurse will review
the patient's electrolytes with careful attention to the levels of which electrolytes? ✔✔potassium
and magnesium (potassium is the key)
**(Yes, hydrochlorothiazide does alter sodium and calcium, but it's not the most appropriate
answer for what the question is asking.)
Sulfa drug allergic reaction ✔✔facial swelling, rash, itchy eyes and breathing problems
A patient who is taking trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) calls to report developing an
all-over rash. The nurse will instruct the patient to perform which action? ✔✔Stop taking
immediately
A patient who has recently begun taking captopril (Capoten) to treat hypertension calls a clinic to
report a persistent cough. The nurse will perform which action? ✔✔Have the patient stop taking
the medication.
**A cough is a side effect that warrants a change in medication because it will only go away when
an ACEI is stopped.
A child who weighs 10 kg will begin taking oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX).
The liquid preparation contains 40 mg of TMP and 200 mg of SMX per 5 mL. The nurse
determines that the child's dose should be 8 mg of TMP and 40 mg of SMX/kg/day divided into
two doses. Which order for t
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