Diuretics

Question 1

Loop Diuretic example

Answer 1

Furosemide (Lasix)

Question 2

What are the adverse effects of Lasix?

Answer 2

Hypo
-kalemia
-calcemia
-natermia
-magnesmia
-volemia
-tention
ototoxicity (if rapid by IV)
Hyper
-uricimia
-glycemia
urinary frequency

Question 3

Potassium Sparing diuretic medicine example

Answer 3

Spirinolactone (Adalacton)

Question 4

What are the adverse effects of potassium sparing diuretic?

Answer 4

Hypotention: dizzy/fatigue/headache
hormone disorders
Hyperkalemia:
-muscle cramp
-cardiac dysrythmia
-confusion
-ataxia

Question 5

Thiazide/Thiazide like diuretics example

Answer 5

hydrochlorothiazide

Question 6

What are the adverse effects of thiazide diuretics?

Answer 6

Hypo
-kalemia
-natermia
magnesmia
-volemia
-tension
Hyper
-uricimia
-glycemia
-calcemia
urinary frequency

Question 7

Osmotic diuretic example medicine

Answer 7

mannitol

Question 8

what is the adverse effects of osmotic diuretic?

Answer 8

profound dehydration
hypernatremia
renal failure (CR/BUN)

Question 9

Nursing Implications for All diuretics

Answer 9

baseline fluid: I/O + vitals (BP)
weight same time everyday: more than 3 tell HCP
crackles in lungs
take in the morning to avoid pee at night
avoid coffee + alcohol
eats lots of K except with K sparing diuretic
black licorice decreases K

Question 10

what are contraindications to diuretics?

Answer 10

Gout/diabetes/dec BP/dehydration