During a recent visit to the clinic, Miles Davenport learned that his antihypertensive medication was not maintaining his blood pressure at the desired level. The nurse practitioner prescribed...

During a recent visit to the clinic, Miles Davenport learned that his antihypertensive medication was not maintaining his blood pressure at the desired level. The nurse practitioner prescribed spironolactone (Aldactone) 50 mg twice daily in addition to his regular antihypertensive medications.

1. Discuss the mechanism of action for spironolactone.

2. Prepare a list of foods that should be eaten sparingly while taking spironolactone.

3. List the symptoms of hyperkalemia that Miles needs to know to manage his disease and medications. See Answers to Additional Case Study on student