Question

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when administering benazepril with spironolactone, the nurse should be aware that which electrolyte imbalance may occur?

• hypercalcemia
• hyperkalemia
• hypokalemia
• hypocalcemia

Explanation:

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor that can cause potassium retention, and spironolactone is a potassium - sparing diuretic. When these two drugs are used together, the combined effect is to increase potassium levels in the body, which can lead to hyperkalemia. Hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia are not typically associated with the combination of these two drugs, and hypokalemia is the opposite of what would occur as both drugs tend to retain potassium.

Answer:

B. Hyperkalemia