Example of a loop diuretic
What is furosemide (Lasix)
It's normal for this reason
What is isotonic?
Liver Cirrhosis
What is when should you not use thiazides?
This is the most serious toxic effect of acute acetaminophen overdose.
What is hepatotoxicity?
Don't administer a diuretic in the hospital without this helpful plastic tool.
What is a urinal?
Chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
What is thiazide diuretic.
This hormone can have a profound effect on your potassium levels.
What is insulin?
Edema (CHF), hypertension, pulmonary edema, ascites
What is use for loop diuretics
A 5 year old patient has the flu with a fever. This NSAID is not indicated for children.
What is low dose aspirin?
This is what you check prior to administration of an diuretic.
What is serum electrolytes (potassium!).
An agent acting on distal tubule? Potassium-sparing diuretics
What is spironolactone (Aldactone)
3.5-5.0 is considered normal
What is serum potassium levels?
High blood pressure, Congestive heart failure, Edema, Glaucoma
What is the use of diuretics?
When studying pharmacology, it is important to be familiar with your reversal agents. This reversal agent is for opioids.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
What is blood pressure?
Administration of this supplement is contraindicated for patients taking spironolactone (Aldactone).
What is potassium supplement?
Diet of a patient on diuretics
What is high fiber
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.
This clinical manifestation can indicate excessive potassium loss.
What is low blood pressure and cardiac arrhythmias?
This diuretic is the most potassium wasting.
What is loop diuretic furosemide (Lasix)?
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
Electrolyte is affected most by mannitol
What is potassium
As discussed in class last week 80% of people taking IV opioids have this itchy side effect.
What is prutitis?
Strict monitoring of this is often ordered with any patient receiving a diuretic.
What is intake and output?