Which of the following diuretics would be contraindicated for a patient diagnosed with familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

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Which of the following diuretics would be contraindicated for a patient diagnosed with familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Triamterene. Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic, which means it helps retain potassium in the body. In familial hypokalemic periodic paralysis, there is already low potassium levels, so giving a potassium-sparing diuretic like triamterene could further decrease potassium levels and worsen the condition. Mannitol (A) is an osmotic diuretic, Hydrochlorothiazide (B) is a thiazide diuretic, and Ethacrynic acid (C) is a loop diuretic, all of which can cause potassium loss and exacerbate hypokalemia in this patient.

Question 2 of 5

If the patient has a history of gout, which of the following drugs is most likely to exacerbate this condition?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Acute renal failure (ARF) may be caused by all of the following except

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 4 of 5

Nicotinic acid

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

The client is on digoxin has severe digoxin toxicity. What is the nursing priority action?

Correct Answer: B

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

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