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Diuretics
Question | Answer |
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What are the five classes of diuretics? | Thiazide Loop Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitors Potassium-sparing Osmotic |
Diuretics are used to keep the kidneys from reabsorbing what electrolyte? | Sodium |
How do diuretics lower blood pressure and volume? | By causing the body to eliminate fluid |
Hydrochlorothiazide is an example of what kind of diuretic? | Thiazide |
Furosemide is an example of what kind of diuretic? | Loop |
Mannitol is an example of what kind of diuretic? | Osmotic |
Spironolactone is an example of what kind of diuretic? | Potassium-sparing |
Acetazolomide is an example of what kind of diuretic? | Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor |
Thiazides should not be used for patients who are on what medications? | Digoxin Quinidine Lithium |
Loop diuretics should not be used for patients who are on what medication? | Aspirin Ibuprofen NSAIDS |
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor should not be given to patients who have what condition? | chronic noncongestive angle-closure glaucoma |
Potassium-sparing diuretics should not be given to patients with what abnormal lab result? | Hyperkalemia |
Important nursing considerations | Changing positions Lab results Signs and symptoms of electrolyte imbalances Monitor weight and I/O daily or more as needed |