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N112 Diuretics
N112 - Diuretic drug info for mid term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Types of diuretics | Loop, potassium sparing, osmotic, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
| Uses | HTN & edema due to CHF |
| Overall action | Work along renal tubule, decrease reabsorption of NA+ & water, increase urine output |
| Loop Diuretic action | work along the Loop of Henle, promotes excretion of Na+, chloride, K+ & water |
| General Side effects | Electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysrhythmias, dizziness, headache, |
| Excessive diuresis | Can lead to dehydration |
| Ototoxicity | Loop diuretics can cause tinnitus/hearing loss |
| Hyperkalemia | In potassium sparing diuretics |
| Hyperglycemia | In Loop diuretics |
| Considerations | Record I & O, assess for reduction of edema, monitor lab work, especially electrolytes, monitor weight |
| Diet | Eat food high in K+, EXCEPT if taking a potassium sparing diuretic |