Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

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A client with hypertension is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). When the client asks why this medication is given for hypertension, the nurse tells the client that furosemide:

Dilates the blood vessels
Inhibits sodium and water reabsorption in the Loop of Henle
Inhibits sodium and water reabsorption in the proximal tubule
Inhibits the angiotensin-converting enzyme

Explanation

Answer: B - Furosemide is a loop diuretic that inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and water, causing a decrease in blood pressure. Osmotic diuretics like mannitol inhibit the reabsorption of sodium and water in the renal proximal tubule.

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