NUR 2092 Pharmacology Ch 51 Drugs acting on the Renal system - diuret agents

NUR 2092 Pharmacology Ch 51 Drugs acting on the Renal system - diuret agents
1. Which instruction would be most appropriate for a client who is taking a diuretic?
Answer
"It's okay to take it with food."
2. A client is receiving hydrochlorothiazide.The nurse would expect this drug to begin acting
within which time frame?
Answer
2 hours
3. A 49-year-old client reports frequent muscle cramps while on hy- drochlorothiazide therapy.
The nurse would advise the client to do which?
Answer
eat potassium-rich foods.
4. What would contraindicate the use of indapamide?
Answer
Renal disease
5. A 91-year-old client, who is being prepared for discharge, has been pre- scribed the diuretic
spironolactone. While teaching the client about the drug, what major adverse effect should the
nurse be sure to mention?
Answer
Hyperkalemia
6. A health care provider has prescribed triamterene to amale client with renal disease.The client
informs the nurse that he is taking potassium supplements to address some heart problems. The
nurse would be alert for
Answer
increased risk of hyperkalemia.