Benzodiazepines
Depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
what are benzodiazepines ?
is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine, medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body.
What is a diuretic ?
an osmotic diuretic that is often used in acute situations when it is necessary to decrease IOP before eye surgery or during acute attacks of glaucoma.
It is also the diuretic of choice in cases of increased cranial pressure or acute renal failure due to shock, drug overdose, or trauma.
what is mannitol ?
a thiazide diuretic used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, and liver disease and to treat edema caused by using certain medications including estrogen and corticosteroids.
what is hydrochlorothiazide ?
the onset of action of diazepam oral and IV
what is 30-60 minutes orally
what is 1-5 minutes IV
diuretics that result in increased urine production and also lower blood pressure while increasing serum levels of potassium.
These diuretics are used for patients who are at high risk for hypokalemia associated with diuretic use
ex; spironolactone, eplerenone.
what is potassium sparing diuretics ?
the only way mannitol is given
what is intravenously ?
lab values to monitor before giving hydrochlorothiazide (thiazide diuretic).
what is potassium?
Patients undergoing hydrochlorothiazide treatment should be regularly monitored for electrolyte imbalances, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels.
As hydrochlorothiazide functions as a diuretic, it is essential to clinically monitor patients for signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypervolemia
medication used in an instance of acute onset anxiety
what is benzodiazepines?
3.5-5.0 mEq/L
what is normal serum potassium levels ?
patient has stopped taking alprazolam for generalized anxiety and is now feeling panic and paranoia. the nurse will
what is evaluate patient by first asking about how the medication was discontinued ?
Long-term use of benzodiazepines can cause physical dependence, with symptoms of panic, paranoia, and delirium occurring with abrupt withdrawal. These symptoms can be confused with symptoms of relapse of anxiety, so the nurse should evaluate this by first asking about how the medication was discontinued. If the symptoms are caused by a relapse, the patient should resume taking the alprazolam.
when would you not administer a potassium sparing diuretic
what is patients with hyperkalemia, severe renal or kidney disease, and anuria ?