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Title: The nurse outlines the advantages of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) as
Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 16, 2014
The nurse outlines the advantages of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) as (select all that apply):
1.   potassium-sparing.
2.   effective for African-Americans.
3.   consistent blood pressure control.
4.   no side effects.
5.   decreases heart rate.


This is for my medical nursing class


Title: Re: The nurse outlines the advantages of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) as
Post by: Aki on Sep 27, 2014
ANS:   1, 2, 3
HCTZ is potassium-sparing, provides consistent blood pressure control, and is effective for African-Americans. It does have side effects and does nothing to decrease heart rate directly.


Title: Re: The nurse outlines the advantages of the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) as
Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 28, 2014
Thanks for assisting me on this ;D