ACCURATE PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANKS
1. The nurse is preparing to administer the first dose of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 50 mg to a
patient who has a blood pressure of 160/95 mm Hg. The nurse notes that the patient had a urine output
of 200 mL in the past 12 hours. The nurse will perform which action?
a. Administer the medication as ordered.
b. Encourage the patient to drink more fluids.
c. Hold the medication and request an order for serum BUN and creatinine.
d. Request an order for serum electrolytes and administer the medication. - CORRECT ANSWER -ANS: C
Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in renal failure. This patient has oliguria and should be evaluated
for renal failure prior to administration of the diureticespecially in the absence of known renal failure for
this patient. Drinking more fluids will not increase urine output in patients with renal failure.
DIF: COGNITIVE LEVEL: Applying (Application) REF: Page 623
TOP: NURSING PROCESS: Assessment/Nursing Intervention
MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
2. The nurse is preparing to administer doses of hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) and digoxin
(Lanoxin) to a patient who has heart failure. The patient reports having blurred vision. The nurse notes a
heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 140/78 mm Hg. Which action will the nurse
take?
a. Administer the medications and request an order for serum electrolytes.
b. Give both medications and evaluate serum blood glucose frequently.
c. Hold the digoxin and notify the provider.
d. Hold the hydrochlorothiazide and notify the provider. - CORRECT ANSWER -ANS: C