ATI LPN
Urinary and Renal System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient will begin taking amoxicillin. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid which foods?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acidic foods increase stomach irritation with amoxicillin, reducing its effectiveness.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has begun taking spironolactone (Aldactone) in addition to a thiazide diuretic. With the addition of the spironolactone, the nurse will counsel this patient to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Spironolactone risks hyperkalemia with poor renal function, so report low output.
Question 3 of 5
Which process is responsible for the majority of sodium reabsorption in the nephron?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule occurs via secondary active transport.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse cares for a client with a urine specific gravity of 1.040. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High specific gravity indicates dehydration; increasing fluids is the best intervention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who has elevated levels of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). Which disorder should the nurse identify as a trigger for the release of this hormone?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: ADH rises with dehydration to conserve water by increasing reabsorption.