ATI LPN
Urinary System Questions and Answers Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse teaches a client with a history of calcium phosphate urinary stones. Which statements should the nurse include in this client's dietary teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Protein, sodium, and calcium restriction helps prevent calcium phosphate stone formation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient who will receive oral levofloxacin (Levaquin) to treat pneumonia. The patient takes an oral hypoglycemic medication and uses over-the-counter (OTC) antacids to treat occasional heartburn. The patient reports frequent arthritis pain and takes acetaminophen when needed. Which statement by the nurse is correct when teaching this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Levofloxacin may enhance hypoglycemic effects, requiring closer glucose monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has metabolic alkalosis and is experiencing fluid overload. The provider orders acetazolamide (Diamox). The patient reports right-sided flank pain after taking this medication. The nurse suspects that this patient has developed which condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Flank pain suggests renal calculi, a side effect of acetazolamide therapy.
Question 4 of 5
Which hormone primarily regulates water reabsorption in the collecting duct?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH increases water reabsorption in the collecting duct.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with an increased blood urea nitrogen (BUN)/creatinine ratio. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High BUN/creatinine ratio may reflect diet or dehydration; assessing diet is the first step.