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Pharmacology and the Nursing Process

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The three potassium-sparing diuretics?   spironolactone (Aldactone) amiloride triamterene  
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MOA of k-sparing diuretic   works by blocking aldosterone receptors; decreases resorption of Na/H2O & increases K  
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Therapeutic uses for k-sparing diuretics?   CHF; reverse K loss; hyper-aldosteronism  
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SE of k-sparing diuretic?   hyperkalemia; HA; dizziness, cramps, N/V/D  
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Contraindications of k-sparing diuretic   ACE inhibitors: increases K (hyperkalemia)  
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drugs that accelerate urine formation   diuretic  
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Example of osmotic diuretics   mannitol (Osmitrol) also prototype  
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special factors associated with mannitol?   administered IV by filter; crystalizes w/ low temp.  
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MOA of osmotic diuretic   remove Na/H2O; increases osmotic pressure of glomerular filtrate, pulls water into renal tubules  
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Indications of osmotic diuretics   renal failure; decreases ICP and intraoculuar pressure  
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osmotic diuretics considered tx for?   cerebral edema and head trauma  
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off label uses for spironolactone   gynecomastia; amenorrhea; irregular menses; postmenopausal bleeding  
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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor example?   acetazolamide  
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therapeutic uses for carbonic anhydrase inhibitor?   open angle glaucoma; heart failure edema that hasn't responded to other diuretics; high altitude sickness  
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