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Which symptom indicates the potential occurrence of hyponatremia in a client prescribed hydrochlorothiazide?
Which symptom indicates the potential occurrence of hyponatremia in a client prescribed hydrochlorothiazide?
What is one of the primary mechanisms by which hydrochlorothiazide acts as a diuretic?
What is one of the primary mechanisms by which hydrochlorothiazide acts as a diuretic?
What condition can develop if hyponatremia caused by hydrochlorothiazide is not addressed?
What condition can develop if hyponatremia caused by hydrochlorothiazide is not addressed?
For a 76-year-old female client on hydrochlorothiazide, which finding is the least likely to be directly related to a side effect of the medication?
For a 76-year-old female client on hydrochlorothiazide, which finding is the least likely to be directly related to a side effect of the medication?
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Which client symptom requires immediate assessment based on the medication prescribed?
Which client symptom requires immediate assessment based on the medication prescribed?
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Study Notes
Client Finding Concerns
- A 76-year-old female recently prescribed hydrochlorothiazide
- Symptoms of hyponatremia are nausea, headache, and lethargy
- Hyponatremia is a side effect of thiazide diuretics, like hydrochlorothiazide
- This occurs when too much sodium is lost in the urine
- The diuretics block sodium and chloride reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubules
- Severe hyponatremia can lead to confusion or seizures if not corrected
- Nausea, headache, and lethargy are the most concerning symptom
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This quiz covers the important aspects of hyponatremia, particularly when associated with thiazide diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide. It addresses symptoms, causes, and the physiological mechanisms behind sodium loss in the urine, helping healthcare professionals identify and manage this condition effectively.
