NCLEX-RN
Urinary NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse cares for a client with a potassium of 3.2 mEq/L (mmol/L) [3.5-5 mEq/L, mmol/L]. Which of the following medications may cause this abnormality?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hypokalemia by reducing potassium excretion. Spironolactone (
A) also spares potassium but is less likely to cause hypokalemia. Prednisone (
C) primarily affects glucose and sodium, not potassium. Lisinopril (
D) may cause hyperkalemia, not hypokalemia.
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