A Patient Who Has Been Receiving Diuretic Therapy Is Admitted

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been receiving diuretic therapy is admitted to the emergency department with a serum potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L. The nurse should alert the health care provider immediately that the patient is on which medication?

A) Digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg/day
B) Metoprolol (Lopressor) 12.5 mg/day
C) Ibuprofen (Motrin) 400 mg every 6 hours
D) Lantus insulin 24 U subcutaneously every evening