Which common adverse effect of an angiotensin II receptor antagonist will the nurse expect to assess in a patient?

Seizure

Bradycardia

Hyperkalemia

Insomnia

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

(A) Seizure: Not a typical side effect of ARBs.

(B) Bradycardia: ARBs do not significantly affect heart rate.

(C) Hyperkalemia: Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs), like losartan, reduce aldosterone secretion, leading to potassium retention and hyperkalemia.

(D) Insomnia: Not a common adverse effect of ARBs.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Tetany: Hypocalcemia increases neuromuscular excitability, leading to muscle cramps, spasms, and tetany (involuntary muscle contractions).

(B) Hypertension: Hypocalcemia does not directly cause hypertension; it may lead to hypotension.

(C) Constipation: Hypercalcemia, not hypocalcemia, causes constipation.

(D) Polyuria: Hypercalcemia leads to polyuria, while hypocalcemia does not.

A. Erythropoietin Injection. B. Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion C. Intravenous Iron Infusion D. Platelet Transfusion E. Bone Marrow Transplant

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

(A) Erythropoietin Injection: CKD patients often develop anemia due to reduced erythropoietin production by the kidneys. Administering synthetic erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production.

(B) Packed Red Blood Cells Transfusion: Reserved for severe anemia (Hgb < 7 g/dL) or symptomatic cases, not mild anemia.

(C) Intravenous Iron Infusion: Used if iron deficiency is present, but erythropoietin deficiency is the main issue in CKD anemia.

(D) Platelet Transfusion: Platelets are used for bleeding disorders, not anemia.

(E) Bone Marrow Transplant: Not a treatment for CKD-related anemia, which is not caused by bone marrow failure.

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