Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydrochlorthiazide?
A
Thiazide diuretics
Check for sulfa allergy
Side effects include :
Hypokalemia
Hypomagnesemia
Dehydration
Hyper glycemia
It produces a decrease of blood volume through excretion of water and electrolytes —— a patient will pee a lot
2
Q
What is spironolactin?
A
A potassium sparing diuretic
Side effects:
Hyperkalemia
Drowsiness
It produces a decrease of blood volume through excretion of water and electrolytes —— a patient will pee a lot
3
Q
What is furosemide?
A
A loop diuretic
Side effects:
Ototoxicity
Hypotension
Dehydration
Hyponatremia
Hyperglycemia
—-push slow and steady
It produces a decrease of blood volume through excretion of water and electrolytes —— a patient will pee a lot
