ATI Pharmacology Practice Questions II

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ATI Pharmacology Practice Questions II A patient is brought to the emergency department with shortness of breath, a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, intercostal retractions, and frothy, pin... k sputum. The nurse caring for this patient will expect to administer which drug? A) Furosemide (Lasix) B) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) C) Mannitol (Osmitrol) D) Spironolactone (Aidactone) A) Furosemide (Lasix) A patient who is taking digoxin is admitted to the hospital for treatment of congestive heart failure. The prescriber has ordered furosemide (Lasix). The nurse notes an irregular heart rate of 86 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 130/82 mm Hg. The nurse auscultates crackles in both lungs. Which laboratory value causes the nurse the most concern? A) Blood glucose level of 120 mg/dL B) Oxygen saturation of 90% C) Potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L D) Sodium level of 140 mEq/L C) Potassium level of 3.5 mEq/L [Show More]

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