Loop Diuretics
This medication is a well-known loop diuretic
What is furosemide?
Thiazide diuretics work near this part of the kidney.
What is the distal tubule?
Spironolactone increases sodium and water excretion while retaining this electrolyte.
What is potassium?
This electrolyte must be monitored with use of diuretics
What is potassium?
Administration of Furosemide and Digoxin can increase the risk of this condition.
What is Digoxin toxicity related to hypokalemia?
Loop diuretics stimulate the excretion of fluids along with these electrolytes from the body.
What are sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium?
This medication is often abbreviated HCTZ.
What is hydrochlorothiazide?
Indications for use include treatment of hypertension and edema in clients with these conditions.
What are heart failure and liver dysfunction?
These labs indicate kidney function
What are creatinine, GFR, BUN?
The nurse must monitor for signs and symptoms of these conditions after administration of a diuretic.
What is dehydration and electrolyte imbalance?
The diuretic effects last this long in the body.
What is 6-8 hours after onset?
Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated for these clients.
What are clients who do not produce urine (anuria)?
These diuretics should be used with caution in this client population.
What are clients with liver impairment?
Clients should monitor this vital sign at home.
What is blood pressure?
Client education for diuretic use must include this related to the fluid volume in the body.
What is hypotension?
Loop diuretics must be used with caution in this population?
What is elderly clients and those with renal impairment?
This is the onset of time after oral administration.
What is two hours?
This toxicity can develop with this type of diuretic.
What is lithium toxicity?
Urine output should be monitored and reported if less than this amount per hour.
What is 30 mL?
Client education regarding diet may include this information for Non-potassium sparing medications
What is increase daily potassium intake?
Rapid IV infusion of furosemide can cause this.
Thiazide diuretics are administered for these indications
What are hypertension and edema?
Spironolactone can increase these two levels in the blood stream of clients with chronic kidney disease.
What are glucose and uric acid?
This should be monitored to assess fluid balance.
What are intake and output?
Clients should be instructed to monitor this daily at home.
What is their weight?