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Loop diuretics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the drug do | reabsorbs sodium |
| What is the drug prescribe to help | HF Edema Cirrhosis Hypertension |
| what can loop diuretics be used with | Ace inhibitors Calcium channel blockers |
| Common drug names | -Ide furosemide( Lasix) Torsemide (demadex) Bumetanide ( bumex) |
| Contrainidications | drug allergy to sulfa severe loss of electrolytes ( dehydrated) |
| Adverse reactions | electrolyte imbalance orthostatic hypotension photosensitivity |
| when the drug is pushed to fast what can it cause | ototoxicity |
| what should the nurse do | monitor I&O daily weights electrolytes avoid sun |
| when should loop diuretics be given & why | In the morning to prevent the patient from getting up at night to pee.. less falls |
| what labs should the nurse monitor | electrolyte levels baseline vital signs |
| signs/ symptoms of loop diuretics | diersis |
| whats are signs and symptoms of diersis | hypotension tachycardia thirsty low skin turgor ( dehydrated) |