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Dr. G., a 54-year-old university professor, has been diagnosed with primary hypertension and will be taking 50 mg of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) daily. At her 1-month follow-up appointment, Dr. G. complains of “feeling tired” and asks whether the medication causes sleepiness. When questioned, she says that she takes the HCTZ at dinnertime because she is afraid it will “interfere with her classes.”
1. What do you suspect is happening with Dr. G?
2. Discuss why it is important to monitor Dr. G’s potassium level?Â
3. Explain how you would educate Dr. G on the importance of reporting signs orÂ
symptoms of hypokalemia to the provider
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