A nurse receives instructions to monitor electrolyte levels and administer supplements as needed to an edematic patient taking Prednisone because

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A nurse receives instructions to monitor electrolyte levels and administer supplements as needed to an edematic patient taking Prednisone because

A. concurrent use of potassium-depleting diuretics increases the risk of hypokalemia. B. concurrent use of NSAIDs increases the risk hyperglycemia C. concurrent use of glucocorticoids and hypoglycemic agents potentiate the effects of electrolyte depletion. D. None of the above.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

Guaifenesin promotes increased cough production by increasing and thinning mucous secretions. These actions allow patients to decrease chest congestion by coughing out secretions by which of the following mechanisms?

A. Guaifenesin is an expectorant and has mucolytic properties B. Guaifenesin is a bronchodilator with beta adrenergic properties C. Guaifenesin is an anti-inflammatory that suppresses airway mucus production D. Guaifenesin is a leukotriene modifiers that reduced airway edema

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following drugs are used in patients who have acute and chronic pulmonary disorders exacerbated by large amounts of secretions?

A. Mucolytics B. Glucocorticoids C. Beta adrenergic antagonists D. Antihistamines

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

A pediatric nurse is treating an 8-year-old boy who was admitted through the ER with symptoms of hallucinations, incoordination and seizures. Based on the patient's clinical presentation, the nurse correctly concludes acute toxicity with

A. antihistamines B. decongestants C. mucolytics D. acetaminophen

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

All of the following statements regarding Phenylephrine are true except for

A. Topical agents are usually more effective and works faster. B. Topical agents have a shorter duration. C. Vasoconstriction is uncommon with topical agents, but is a concern with oral agents. D. Oral agents always lead to rebound congestion.

Correct Answer: C

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

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