Drug Class and Action
What class of diuretic is spironolactone?
What is a potassium-sparing diuretic?
Spironolactone is commonly prescribed to treat this condition involving high blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
This common side effect causes patients to feel lightheaded.
What is dizziness or hypotension?
Monitor this lab closely due to risk of hyperkalemia.
What is serum potassium?
Avoid eating too many of these high-potassium foods.
What are bananas, oranges, or salt substitutes? |
What hormone does spironolactone antagonize?
What is aldosterone
Spironolactone causes the excretion of these two substances.
What are sodium and water?
Rare but serious side effect involving kidney damage.
What is nephrotoxicity or renal impairment?
Watch for signs of this electrolyte imbalance.
What is hyperkalemia?
Take spironolactone at this time of day to avoid nighttime urination.
What is in the morning
How does spironolactone help in heart failure?
By reducing fluid overload and lowering blood pressure. |
Spironolactone can cause high levels of this electrolyte
What is hyperkalemia?
Name two hormonal-related side effects of spironolactone.
What are gynecomastia and menstrual irregularities (also accept impotence)
Weigh the patient daily to assess this.
What is fluid retention/edema?
Instruct the patient to avoid these over-the-counter pain med
What are NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen)?