A Patient Who Has Been Taking Amiloride (Midamor)for the Past

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking amiloride (Midamor) for the past 3 months reports that she must shave her legs more frequently.What is the nurse's best action?

• A) Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber immediately.
• B) Instruct the patient to stop taking oral contraceptives while she is taking this drug.
• C) Document the response and reassure the patient that this is an expected side effect.
• D) Ask the patient whether she has noticed any changes in the thickness of her scalp hair.

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