Diuretic drug Potpourri - Almost all make you pee
Fluid & Electrolyte Delight
Who get's what for what now?
The pain that won't go away... Review Week 5
Nursing Considerations
100
Example of a loop diuretic
What is furosemide (Lasix)
100
It's normal for this reason
What is isotonic?
100
Liver Cirrhosis
What is when should you not use thiazides?
100
This is the most serious toxic effect of acute acetaminophen overdose.
What is hepatotoxicity?
100
Don't administer a diuretic in the hospital without this helpful plastic tool.
What is a urinal?
200
Chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
What is thiazide diuretic.
200
This hormone can have a profound effect on your potassium levels.
What is insulin?
200
Edema (CHF), hypertension, pulmonary edema, ascites
What is use for loop diuretics
200
A 5 year old patient has the flu with a fever. This NSAID is not indicated for children.
What is low dose aspirin?
200
This is what you check prior to administration of an diuretic.
What is serum electrolytes (potassium!).
300
An agent acting on distal tubule? Potassium-sparing diuretics
What is spironolactone (Aldactone)
300
3.5-5.0 is considered normal
What is serum potassium levels?
300
High blood pressure, Congestive heart failure, Edema, Glaucoma
What is the use of diuretics?
300
When studying pharmacology, it is important to be familiar with your reversal agents. This reversal agent is for opioids.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
300
This vital signs is important to assess before administering a diuretic.
What is blood pressure?
400
Proximal tubule: Osmotic diuretics example
What is mannitol
400
Administration of this supplement is contraindicated for patients taking spironolactone (Aldactone).
What is potassium supplement?
400
Diet of a patient on diuretics
What is high fiber
400
When monitoring a patient with an opioid epidural (morphine) the nurse will be assessing and re-assessing this.
What is vital signs including respiratory rate, level of consciousness.
400
This clinical manifestation can indicate excessive potassium loss.
What is low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias?
500
This diuretic is the most potassium wasting.
What is loop diuretic furosemide (Lasix)?
500
Just like sugar & sodium preserve foods we eat (Jam & Pickles) they also preserve us when we can't eat and drink.
What is IV Fluids?
Isotonic: NS
Hypotonic 1/2 NS
Hypertonic Dextrose 5% & NS
500
Electrolyte is affected most by mannitol
What is potassium
500
As discussed in class last week 80% of people taking IV opioids have this itchy side effect.
What is prutitis?
500
Strict monitoring of this is often ordered with any patient receiving a diuretic.
What is intake and output?
