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PCC renal pharm

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Indications   increase urine output, treat HTN, edema for HF (p. 642)  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Pharmacokinetics   Readily absorbed in the GI tract. t½: 6  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Administration   administer in the morning to avoid nocturia. Take with food to avoid GI upset.  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Side effects   electrolyte imbalances, hyperglycemia, dizziness, N/V, photosensitivity,  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Adverse reactions   severe dehydration, hypotension, Life threatening: aplastic anemia,thrombocytopenia , agranulocytosis  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Contraindications   renal failure, electrolyte depletion  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) Interactions   Digoxin, Decrease effectiveness of antidiabetics, potentiate the action of other antihypertensives  
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) is a –   thiazide  
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Main purposes of diuretics   ↓ B/P & ↓ edema in HF and renal or liver disorders.  
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Diuretics produce ↑ urine output by   inhibiting sodium and water reabsorption from the kidney tubules.  
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Diuretics may cause loss of   electrolytes  
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Two main types of diuretics   Potassium sparing and potassium wasting  
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Four major types of Potassium wasting diuretics   Thiazide(thiazide like), Loop(high-ceiling), Diuretics, Carbonic-anhydrase inhibitor  
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Thiazides are primarily used for clients with   normal renal function.  
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Thiazides can cause   multiple electrolyte imbalances.  
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Loop diuretic: Action   Inhibit sodium and water reabsorption.  
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Loop diuretic   Excretes calcium so can be used with end stage renal disease or a creatinine clearance less than 30/min.  
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Loop diuretic can cause   multiple lab value changes  
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Osmotic (diuretic): Action   increase the osmolality (or the concentration ) and sodium reabsorption.  
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Osmotic(diuretic) Excretes   sodium, Chloride, potassium, & water.  
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Osmotic(diuretic) used in emergency situations with   ICP and IOP.  
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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor: Action   Increases sodium, potassium, and bicarbonate excretion. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor primarily used to  
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Potassium sparing diuretic: Action   promote sodium and water excretion and potassium.  
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Potassium sparing diuretics can cause   Hyperkalemia.  
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Potassium sparing are   weaker diuretics than thiazides and loops.  
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When potassium sparing diuretics are given with ACE inhibitors they can cause   increased serum potassium levels to life threatening levels. (p. 647)  
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Furosemide (Lasix) – indications:   fluid retention/fluid overload (p. 645)  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Pharmacokinetics   – rapidly absorbed in the GI tract. t½: 30-50min. Excretion in urine, some in feces.  
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When do you give Furosemide (Lasix)   in morning or afternoon but not after 5 pm  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Administration –   Take in the morning or afternoon no later than 5pm to avoid nocturia. Take with food to avoid nausea.  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Side effects   electrolye imbalance, Nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, ECG changes, photosensitivity, vertigo  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Adverse reactions   severe dehydration, marked hypotension, Life threatening: Renal Failure, thrombocytopenia  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Contraindications   severe electrolyte imbalance, hepatic coma  
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Furosemide (Lasix) Interactions   Digoxin can cause toxicity  
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Osmotic Diuretics indications   prevent kidney failure, ↓ intracranial Pressure (ICP), and ↓ Intraocular pressure (IOP). (p. 645)  
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Osmotic Diuretics Administration   Diuresis occurs within 1-3 hours after IV administration. Administer over 3 to 5 minutes.  
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Osmotic Diuretics Side effects   fluid & electrolyte imbalance, pulmonary edema, N/V, tachycardia, acidosis  
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Osmotic Diuretics Adverse reactions   renal failure, HF  
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Osmotic Diuretics Contraindications   Extreme caution must be used with clients who have HF and heart disease .  
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Osmotic Diuretics Interactions   Hypokalemia ↑ risk of digoxin toxicity.  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) indications   ↑ urine output, treat fluid retention/overload (p. 648)  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Pharmacokinetics –   rapidly absorbed in the GI tract, t½: 1.5 to 2.5h, Excreted in urine.  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Administration –   Administer in am to avoid nocturia. Administer with food or milk to minimize GI distress. Can open capsules and mix with food if patient has difficulty swallowing.  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Side effects   electrolyte imbalance, N/V, diarrhea, dizziness, photosensitivity, dry mouth  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Adverse reactions   Life threatening: severe hyperkalemia, thrombocytopenia, megaloblastic anemia  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Contraindications   kidney or hepatic disease, severe hyperkalemia  
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Interactions   potassium supplements, antihypertensives & lithium  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) indications   treat edema and HTN (p. 649, Davis’s Drug Guide p. 456)  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Pharmacokinetics –   rapidly absorbed in the GI tract, t½: 1.5-2h, Excreted in urine.  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Administration –   Administer in AM to avoid nocturia. Administer with food or milk to minimize GI distress.  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Side effects   electrolyte imbalances, dizziness, N/V  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Adverse reactions   Life threatening:severe hyperkalemia  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Contraindications   Hyperkalemia, renal insufficiency, anuria  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) Interactions   alcohol, antihypertensives, nitrates, digoxin  
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Urinary Antiseptics and Antibiotics   Prevent the growth of bacteria in the kidneys and the bladder only. (p. 471)  
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When Urinary Antiseptics and Antibiotics are given in lower doses they have a   bacteriostatic effect.  
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When Urinary Antiseptics and Antibiotics are given in larger doses they have a   bactericidal effect.  
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Acute Cystitis(lower UTI common use for urinary antiseptics/antibiotics) commonly occurs in   females because of short urethra.  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) is a –urinary antiseptic & antibiotic    
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) used to   treat acute or chronic UTIs (p. 472)  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Pharmacokinetics   Well absorbed in GI tract. t½: 20 min. Excreted in the urine.  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Administration –   Take with food to decrease GI distress. Do not crush or open capsules. Shake liquid suspension well. Rinse mouth after taking.  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Side effects   Dizziness, HA, drowsiness, Rust  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Adverse reactions   Superinfection, peripheral neuropathy, Life Threatening: hepatotoxicity, Stevens  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Contraindications   Hypersensitivity, renal impairment, oliguria , anuria  
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin) Interactions   probenecid decreases effects of Macrodantin), Antacids(it decreases absorption of Macrodantin  
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Urinary Analgesics Action   relieves pain, burning sensation, frequency, urgency associated with urination.  
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Urinary Analgesics Only treats   the symptoms, not the underlying cause of the symptoms.  
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Urinary Analgesics May be taken concurrently with an   antibiotic.  
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Urinary Analgesics should not be used   long term for undiagnosed urinary tract pain.  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium): Indications   chronic cystitis to alleviate pain & burning with urination. (p. 476, Davis’s Drug Guide p. 1014)  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium) Pharmacokinetics   Rapidly absorbed in GI tract. Excreted in urine.  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium): Administration –   Take after meals. Do not crush, break or chew tablet.  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium): Side effects   GI upset, red orange urine  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium): Adverse reactions   Blood dyscrasia, nephrotoxicity , hepatotoxicity  
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Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium): Contraindications   severe hepatitis, renal failure  
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Urinary Stimulants Action   Increases bladder tone of detrusor muscle. The detrusor muscle produces the contraction of the bladder and with the increased tone will produce a contraction strong enough to stimulate micturition  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine) is a   – urinary stimulant  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Indications   treat urinary retention (p. 273, 474, 476)  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Pharmacokinetics   action: promote bladder contractions, ↑ GI peristalsis, ↑ GI secretion, ↑ pupil constriction, ↑ bronchoconstriction, t½: UK  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Administration   PO: 10 to50 mg b.i.d. or q.i.d., max: 120mg/d; take this med on an empty stomach, Can be given SubQ but not IM or IV.  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine) can be given _____ but not ___ or ___   can be given SubQ but not IM or IV  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine) should be given on an   – empty stomach  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Side Effects   GI distress, dizziness, fainting  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Adverse Reactions   orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, muscle weakness; (Life Threatening): acute asthmatic attack, heart block, circulatory collapse, cardiac arrest.  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine): Contraindications   intestinal or urinary tract obstruction, severe bradycardia,active asthma , hypotension , Peptic ulcer  
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Bethanechol Chloride (Urecholine):Interactions   antidysrhythmics  
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Urinary Antispasmodics/Antimuscarinics Action   Direct action on smooth muscles to relieve spasms of the bladder.  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Indications:   treat spasms and overactive bladder (p. 476)  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): is a   urinary antispasmodic/antimuscarinics  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Administration   Immediate release tablets must be given on empty stomach while extended release can be given with or without food.  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Side effects   Drowsiness, tachycardia , dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Adverse reactions   hyperthermia  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Contraindications   Avoid in narrow-angle glaucoma,cardiac, renal , hepatic, prostate problems  
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Oxybutynin (Ditropan): Interactions   antidepressants, haloperidol, alcohol, antihistamines, opioids.  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Indications   decrease urinary frequency, urgency, & incontinence (p. 280, 475  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Pharmacokinetics   Absorbed in GI tract. t½: 2  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Administration –   do NOT crush or break extended release tabs.  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Side effects   N/V, dizziness, vertigo, dry mouth , constipation, wt gain  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Adverse reactions   bronchitis, visual abnormalities, chest pain, HTN  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Contraindications   in client’s with narrow angle glaucoma or cardiac, renal, hepatic, prostate problems  
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol): Interactions   tricyclic antidepressants, azole antifungals, cyclosporine  
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antispasmodics has the same effects as   antimuscarinics(agents that block parasympathetic nerve impulses), parasympatholytics, and anticholinergics  
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