Adenosine
What is SVT?
This is the appropriate time to administer diuretics
What is in the morning?
Where do they work
What is the Loop of Henlee
These may be used as a first line treatment for
Hyperkalemia is a risk due to this characteristic of these drugs
What is potassium sparing
This effected to HR is expected
What is decreases
These 2 electrolytes must be closely monitored
What is Na+ & K+
The name of the most commonly used Loop Diuretic
What is Furosemide/Lasix
Hypokalemia may occur as a result of this characteristic
What is potassium wasting
This is the most commonly used potassium sparing diuretic
Patient should be placed on this before administering
What is cardiac monitoring
This class of diuretics is used to decrease IOP
This allergy would prevent administration
What is sulfa?
Most common name of thiazide diuretic used
What is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
This should be verified before administering
What is K+ level
This should be placed within easy access of patient room
Crash cart
The goal is to decrease what in the body with the administration of diuretics?
Hypokalemia is liking to occur due to this charactieristic
What is potassium wasting
To achieve maximum results for treatment of HTN these may be added to which type of medication
What is HTN meds
K+ level of 5.4 would warrant this action when spironolactone is ordered?
What is hold the medication
Patient education regarding action of adenosine
What is this will stop your heart for a brief time
These should be recorded in patients that are taking diuretics
What are I&O's
Hyponatremia could occur as a result of
What is increased amount of urine
This should be verified prior to administering
What is K+ level
K+ level of 5.2 would warrant this action when furosemide is ordered?
What is administer the med