A nurse is caring for a client who receives furosemide to treat heart failure. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for this client due to this medication?

Cortisol

Albumin

Potassium

Bicarbonate

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Furosemide is a loop diuretic that blocks water reabsorption in the loop of Henle promoting diuresis. It also causes potassium loss in urine leading to hypokalemia. Checking potassium levels before administration of furosemide prevents worsening already existing hypokalemia.

Hypokalemia causes complications like cardiac dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for signs and symptoms of hypokalemia and notify the provider appropriately

A, B, D- furosemide has no effect on cortisol, albumin and bicarbonate.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

corticosteroids such as prednisone are potent anti-inflammatory agents used in inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. This reduces the features of inflammation which include reduction of pain.
A. Prednisone reduces bone density
B. Prednisone lowers the body's immunity increasing the risk of infection
C. Prednisone increases risk of cardiovascular disease but does not directly interfere with peripheral blood

A. Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) B. Bleeding time C. Prothrombin time (PT) D. Hemoglobin (Hgb)

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

warfarin inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase interfering with the synthesis of vitamin K dependent clotting factors (II, VII, IX, and X). This prolongs the prothrombin time, expressed in the form of INR international normalized ratio. Monitoring of INR helps to ensure that the prescribed dosages are within the therapeutic levels without increasing the risk of bleeding. The target INR range is between 2.5 and 3.5.
A. Used to monitor heparin therapy

B, D- not used for monitoring

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