A nurse in a provider's office is evaluating the effectiveness of alendronate for a client who has osteoporosis. Which of the following diagnostic results should the nurse review?

Urine specific gravity

Hemoglobin AIC (Hb AIC)

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (Dexa scan)

Lumbar puncture

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Alendronate is a bisphosphonate used in clients with osteoporosis of different origins. It is used to increase bone density. Dexa scan is used to assess bone mineral density in osteoporotic clients
A,B,D-Alendronate has no effect of urine specific gravity, Blood sugar levels or cerebrospinal fluid

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Nalbuphine is also an opioid like morphine. Opioids suppress the central respiratory centers leading to respiratory depression. Use of two opioids increases their levels in blood raising the risk of respiratory depression even higher which is fatal.

The other drugs do not have any significant interaction with morphine. C- An analgesic , C- Ondansetron- antiemetic, Insulin glargine- an form of insulin used in diabetes

A. Taking a high-ceiling diuretic B. Taking an HMG COA reductase inhibitor C. Having a 10-year history of COPD D. Having a prolapsed mitral valve

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Diuretics decrease potassium reabsorption in the renal tubules leading to urinary loss. hypokalemia can lead to an apparent overdose of digoxin even if the dose is within the therapeutic range. taking a high ceiling diuretic leads to hypokalemia which worsens digoxin toxicity. It is essential to monitor potassium levels in clients taking digoxin to prevent complications.

B, C, D- These histories do not predispose to digoxin toxicity

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