When a Patient on Lasix, a Loop Diuretic, Complains of Weakness

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a patient on Lasix, a loop diuretic, complains of weakness and irregular pulse, there may be an electrolyte deficiency of

• A) magnesium.
• B) sodium.
• C) potassium.
• D) calcium.

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Definitions:

Coughing Up

The act of forcefully expelling substances from the throat or lungs through the mouth, often a symptom of respiratory conditions.

Trachea

The windpipe; a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Correct Meaning

The accurate interpretation or definition of a word, phrase, or symbol in a particular context.

IRDS

Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome; a condition in newborns causing respiratory failure due to insufficient surfactant in the lungs.