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N126-U3-MI/CHF #9

Dobrisky-Cardiac Module: Diuretics

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What class of diuretics are the 1st choice? Thiazides
Hydrochlorothiazide is in what class of diuretics? Thiazides
Thiazides work in the loop of henle and distal tubules
Rate the toxicity of Thiazides low
Rate the potency of Thiazides moderate
Thiazides should be used with patients with what type of renal function? normal
Thiazides work by inhibiting reabsorption of sodium
the major side effect for thiazides is potassium loss
what are the symptoms of hypokalemia? muscle weakness, cramps, dizziness, nausea & vomiting
Thiazides increase the excretion of what? potassium & water
What other class of diuretics may be given in conjunction with thiazides? potassium-sparing diuretics
Thiazides are the #1 choice because they are less likely to cause excessive diuresis and severe electrolyte imbalance
rate the speed of osmotic diuretics rapid
Manitol is an example of what class of diuretic? Osmotic Diuretics
which two classes of diuretics are considered to work rapidly? osmotic & loop diuretics
osmotic diuretics' site of action is in proximal tubules and the loop of henle
osmotic diuretics inhibit sodium and water reabsorption
Which class of diuretics is used for acute renal failure, relieves intraocular pressure and/or head injury? osmotic diuretics
Spironolactone is in what class of diuretics? potassium-sparing diuretics
Give an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic Spironalactone (Aldactone)
"-actone" drugs are what type of drugs potassium-sparing diuretics
Rate the potency of potassium-sparing diuretics not potent
potassium-sparing diuretics interfere with sodium reabsoption in distal tubules, blocks aldosterone
which class of diuretics blocks aldosterone? potassium-sparing diuretics
give an example of a med that blocks aldosterone Spironolactone (Aldactone)
what condition should you monitor for when administering potassium-sparing diuretics? hyperkalemia
With what patients should you use caution when administering potassium-sparing diuretics? patients with renal impairment
Furosemide (Lasix) is an example of what class of diuretics? Loop Diuretic
rate the speed of Loop Diuretics rapid
Which two classes of diuretics are considered rapid? osmotic & loop
rate the potency of loop diuretics potent
loop diuretics work by blocking active chloride transport in ascending Loop of Henle
loop diuretics are considered to have what affect on water excretion? increases
Which class of diuretics have a side effect of high electrolyte loss? loop diuretics
Which patients should be watched closely while taking loop diuretics? all patients, especially elderly
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors are what class of medication? diuretic
lisonopril (Prinivil) is what class of diuretic? carbonic anyhdrase inhibitor
carbonic anhydrase inhibitors have what type of value as a diuretic? limited
which class of diuretic may result in tolerance developing? carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
tolerance to carbonic anhydrase inhibitors develops rapidly when administered for more than how many hours? 48
which class do the "-pril"s belong to? carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
lisinopril causes increased excretion of what four things? sodium, potassium, water and bicarbonate
which class of diuretic also results in increased excretion of bicarbonate? carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
what are the S/S of sodium barcarbonate loss? GI distress, dizziness, headache, weakness
which class of diuretic has a possible side effect of GI distress? carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
If electrolyte loss is evident what should the nurses priority be when the patient has received diuretics? withhold the next dose until the physician is contacted
what fatal condition could result from the use of diuretics? ventricular fibrillation
Created by: Lori Dobrisky
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