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osmotic diuretics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does the drug do | pull water and increase urine output |
| drug names | mannitol |
| what is the drug used for | reduce intercranial pressure cerebral edema ( brain swelling) active brain bleed |
| adverse reactions | Syncope Urinary Retention |
| what should the nurse consider before giving this medication | do not give with an active brain bleed ( can hemorrhage) |
| what labs should the nurse monitor | vitals I&Os Electrolytes daily weight |
| contraindications | renal disease pulmonary edema ( always access lungs and fluids) active brain bleed |