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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?

Hypermagnesemia.

Hypernatremia.

Hypocalcemia.

Hypokalemia.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

The nurse should monitor the client for hypokalemia as an adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.

Hypokalemia refers to a low level of potassium in the blood.

Choice A is wrong because hypermagnesemia is not a commonly reported adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.

Choice B is wrong because hypernatremia is not a commonly reported adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.

Choice C is wrong because hypocalcemia is not a commonly reported adverse effect of hydrochlorothiazide.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Acetaminophen is metabolized by the liver and can cause liver damage when taken in large doses or for a prolonged period of time.

Someone with an alcohol use disorder may already have a compromised liver, and combining acetaminophen with more alcohol can worsen the risk of irreparable damage.

Choice A is wrong because Hypothyroidism, is not a contraindication for acetaminophen use.

Choice C is wrong because Recurrent headaches, is not a contraindication for acetaminophen use.

Choice D is wrong because BP 92/60 mm Hg, is not a contraindication for acetaminophen use.

A. "You should report monthly to have your blood drawn to monitor kidney function while taking medication.” B. "You will need to undergo tuberculin skin tests every 6 months while taking medication for your disease.” C. "You will need to take two or more medications to treat your disease.” D. "You should anticipate taking medication to treat your disease for at least the next 3 years.”

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The nurse should inform the client that they will need to take two or more medications to treat their disease [C].

The treatment of active pulmonary tuberculosis typically involves a combination of several antibiotics for a period of 6 to 12 months.

Choice A is wrong because monitoring kidney function is not typically necessary while taking medication for tuberculosis [A].

Choice B is wrong because tuberculin skin tests are not necessary every 6 months while taking medication for tuberculosis [B].

Choice D is wrong because the duration of treatment for active pulmonary tuberculosis is typically 6 to 12 months, not 3 years [D].

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A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is taking hydrochlorothiazide.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of the medication?