A 27-year-old woman with a history of high altitude sickness was placed on prophylactic treatment with a diuretic drug prior to going on a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains. Which of the following urine electrolyte profiles is most consistent with this drug treatment?

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A 27-year-old woman with a history of high altitude sickness was placed on prophylactic treatment with a diuretic drug prior to going on a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains. Which of the following urine electrolyte profiles is most consistent with this drug treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. The diuretic drug causes increased urine output, leading to electrolyte imbalances characterized by low levels of potassium (hypoKalemia) and low levels of magnesium (hypoMagnesemia). This pattern is consistent with profile P. Choice B is incorrect because it suggests high potassium levels which would not be expected with diuretic use. Choice C is incorrect as it indicates high sodium levels which would typically be decreased with diuretic therapy. Choice D is incorrect as it shows normal electrolyte levels which would not be expected with diuretic-induced electrolyte imbalances.

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Relationship between arterial blood pressure (BP), cardiac outpur (CO) and peripheral vascular resistance (PVR) can be described as

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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A patient to be commenced on oral anticoagulant therapy for DVT would be treated with

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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The normal therapeutic plasma concentration of digitalis is

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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The client asks about side effects of taking digoxin. How does the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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