NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question
An adult is admitted with Addison's disease. What type of drug does the nurse expect will be ordered for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In the management of Addison's disease, a condition characterized by insufficient adrenal hormone production, the primary treatment involves hormone replacement therapy. Fludrocortisone acetate (Florinef) is a mineralocorticoid that helps to replace aldosterone, which is typically deficient in Addison's patients, thereby aiding in sodium retention and fluid balance.
Fosinopril sodium (Monopril) is an ACE inhibitor used for hypertension and heart failure, not for Addison's disease. Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic that promotes fluid loss, counterproductive in Addison's management. Fludarabine phosphate (Fludara) is a chemotherapy agent for certain cancers, irrelevant in this context.
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