When Reviewing the Mechanisms of Action of Diuretics, the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

When reviewing the mechanisms of action of diuretics, the nurse knows that which statement is true about loop diuretics?

• A) They work by inhibiting aldosterone.
• B) They are very potent, having a diuretic effect that lasts at least 6 hours.
• C) They have a rapid onset of action and cause rapid diuresis.
• D) They are not effective when the creatinine clearance decreases below 25 mL/min.

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Definitions:

Constructs

Constructs are complex theoretical concepts used in various disciplines to understand patterns of behavior, phenomena, or relationships.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor infractions to serious crimes.

Lemert

A sociologist known for differentiating between primary and secondary deviance in his theory of deviance.

Secondary Deviation

The process by which an individual's self-concept and behavior begin to change after society labels them as deviant, leading to further acts of deviance.