Name that Medication
Medication causes extensive diuresis even with severe renal impairment.
What is furosemide (Lasix)?
Expected serum level of 3.5-5.0 mEq/L.
What is potassium?
When taking furosemide, this is major concern if a potassium level drops too low.
What is digoxin toxicity?
30mL/Hr
What is the goal of urine output?
In the AM.
What is the desired time of day to take a diuretic?
Medication is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment.
What is hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)?
0.6-1.3 for males and 0.5-1.1 for females.
What is creatinine?
Manifestations of this complication include dry mouth, increased thirst, minimal urine output, and weight loss.
What is dehydration?
Manifest as hearing loss and tinnitus.
What is ototoxicity?
Management of BP, excretion of edematous fluid and prevention of kidney failure.
What are indications for taking a diuretic?
Medication blocks aldosterone causing loss of sodium and water and retention of potassium.
What is spironolactone?
Expected serum level 9-10.5 mg/dL.
What is calcium?
Endocrine complications, including effects including deepened voice, impotence, gynecomastia, and hirsutism can occur when taking this medication.
What is spironolactone (Aldactone)?
The accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, causing abdominal swelling.
What is ascites?
Taken when there is an emergent need for rapid mobilization of fluid.
What is a loop diuretic?
Medication reduces intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure by raising serum osmolality & drawing fluid back into the vascular space.
What is mannitol?
Lab result of 10-20 mg/dL.
What is BUN?
Manifestations of this complication include dyspnea, fatigue, weight gain, and distended neck veins.
What is heart failure?
Lightheadedness and dizziness when getting out of bed.
What is postural hypotension?
Unlabeled use for loop diuretic.
What is hypercalcemia?
Taken adjunctively for patients who are at high-risk for hypokalemia.
What is a loop diuretic and a potassium sparing diuretic?
Expected serum level of 135-145 mEq/L.
What is sodium?
Manifestations of this complication include headache, blurred vision, nausea/vomiting and pupil changes.
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Nausea/Vomiting, general weakness, fatigue, and leg cramps.
What is hypokalemia?
Made of potassium and should be avoid in patients taking Aldactone.
What is a salt substitute?