A Patient Is Prescribed Furosemide (Lasix),a Loop Diuretic,for Treatment of Congestive

question 31

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) ,a loop diuretic,for treatment of congestive heart failure.The patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance associated with use of this drug?

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Hypokalemia
• C) Hypomagnesemia
• D) Hypophosphatemia

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Definitions:

Manic State

A period of abnormally elevated mood, energy, and activity levels, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Maintenance Phase

A stage in treatment or disease management following initial improvement or recovery, focused on stabilizing and sustaining progress.

Lithium

A metal used in the form of lithium salts as a medication to treat bipolar disorder by stabilizing mood.

Risk of Relapse

The probability or likelihood of returning to unhealthy behaviors or symptoms after a period of improvement or recovery.