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Diuretics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |