Fluid & Diuretics
All diuretics lower blood pressure by doing this.
What is reducing circulating fluid volume?
This class of drugs is known for causing a persistent dry cough.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This is the MOST common side effect of nitrates.
What is headache?
This drug requires avoiding grapefruit juice.
What are statins?
This drug turns urine reddish-orange.
What is phenazopyridine?
This drug treats supraventricular tachycardia.
What is verapamil?
This electrolyte imbalance is most common with loop diuretics and requires diet teaching.
What is hypokalemia?
If a patient develops a cough from an ACE inhibitor, they should be switched to:
What are ARBs?
Nitroglycerin works by doing this to blood vessels.
What is vasodilation?
This serious condition related to statins can damage the kidneys.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
This finding with phenazopyridine should be reported immediately.
What is yellow sclera (jaundice)?
This beta blocker can cause depression and increased blood glucose.
What is sotalol?
A CHF patient on furosemide reports dizziness when standing. This is most likely caused by:
What is orthostatic hypotension from volume depletion?
A patient stops taking antihypertensives. The nurse’s FIRST question should address:
What are side effects (especially sexual dysfunction)?
Sublingual nitroglycerin must be taken this way to be effective.
What is under the tongue (not swallowed)?
A patient on statins reports muscle pain and dark urine. The nurse should:
What is report immediately (possible rhabdomyolysis)?
This medication treats BPH by relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate.
What is tamsulosin?
A patient on digoxin with HR 54 should trigger this concern.
What is digoxin toxicity?
A patient on a thiazide diuretic develops joint pain in the big toe. The nurse suspects:
What is gout due to hyperuricemia?
A missed antihypertensive dose remembered 4 hours later should be handled how?
What is take the missed dose (within 8-hour window)?
After giving nitroglycerin, the nurse should monitor this every 5 minutes.
What is blood pressure?
This drug requires condom use if partner is pregnant.
What is finasteride?
Oxybutynin and tolterodine are classified as:
What are urinary antispasmodics?
Two early signs of digoxin toxicity are:
What are nausea and vision changes?
A patient on diuretics has low potassium, fatigue, and irregular pulse. Priority nursing action?
What is report potassium level and assess for dysrhythmias?
A patient on antihypertensives reports dizziness, fatigue, and BP 90/60. What is happening?
What is excessive hypotension from medication?
A patient swallows their nitroglycerin tablet during chest pain. What is the problem?
What is first-pass metabolism destroys the drug → no effect?
Why is finasteride dangerous to a fetus?
What is it is absorbed through skin/mucosa and causes birth defects?
A patient taking urinary antispasmodics reports dry mouth and constipation. This is due to:
What is anticholinergic effects?
A patient on digoxin reports dizziness, weakness, and bradycardia. Priority action?
What is hold medication and notify provider for labs?