Uses & Action
This diuretic treats hypertension and edema by blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption in the early distal tubule
What are thiazide diuretics?
Dry mouth, oliguria, and weight loss are signs of this diuretic complication
What is dehydration?
This condition contraindicates the use of loop diuretics
What is anuria?
This must be checked before administering beta blockers
What is the apical pulse?
Patients should take this medication in the morning to prevent nocturia
What are diuretics (thiazides or loops)?
This diuretic is used for emergency fluid mobilization and works in the loop of Henle
What are loop diuretics?
Tinnitus and vertigo indicate this serious adverse effect of loop diuretics
What is ototoxicity?
NSAIDs reduce the effectiveness of this antihypertensive medication class
What are beta blockers or ACE inhibitors?
This electrolyte should be closely monitored in patients taking spironolactone
What is potassium?
Patients using this medication must avoid salt substitutes containing potassium chloride
What are potassium‑sparing diuretics?
This diuretic blocks aldosterone, causing potassium retention
What are potassium‑sparing diuretics?
Bronchospasm and masked hypoglycemia are adverse effects of this drug class
What are nonselective beta blockers?
Combining ACE inhibitors with potassium supplements increases the risk of this electrolyte imbalance
What is hyperkalemia?
Patients taking thiazide diuretics should be reported if urine output falls below this level
What is less than 20 mL/hr?
Patients should hold & notify their provider is their HR is less than this or systolic BP is less than this
What is HR< 60 bpm or systolic BP < 90 mmHg?
This Class II antiarrhythmic decreases heart rate and contractility through beta blockade
What are nonselective beta blockers (Class II antiarrhythmics)?
Persistent dry cough is a characteristic adverse effect of this antihypertensive class
What are ACE inhibitors?
Concurrent use of beta blockers and calcium channel blockers increases risk for this complication
What are heart block or AV block?
This value should be maintained between 3.5–5.0 mEq/L when administering diuretics
What is potassium?
Patients on beta blockers must self‑monitor these two vital signs daily
What are heart rate and blood pressure?
This medication is used to treat reflex tachycardia
What is metoprolol?
Gynecomastia and impotence can occur with this potassium‑sparing diuretic
What is spironolactone?
The contraindications for beta blockers (metoprolol & propranolol) include (4)
This intervention prevents rebound excitation when discontinuing beta blockers
What is tapering doses slowly over 1–2 weeks?
Patients taking this medication should report cough, rash, or facial swelling immediately
What are ACE inhibitors?