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?