Diuretics

Question 1

What are the 3 way diuretics can be given?

Answer 1

1. ) IV
2. ) IM
3. ) PO

Question 2

Why are diuretic prescribe

Answer 2

1. ) renal failure
2. ) heart failure
3. ) fluid overload

Question 3

When should the client take this med?

Answer 3

In the morning to prevent nocturia

Question 4

What should clients take diuretics during this time ?

Answer 4

If taken in the evening clients will be going to the bathroom all night

Question 5

What should clients be monitor for?

Answer 5

1. ) dehydrated
2. ) hypokalemia
3. ) hyponatremia
4. ) weight loss

Question 6

Loop and thiazides diuretics inhibit which 3 electrolytes?

Answer 6

1. ) potassium
2. ) sodium
3. ) chloride

Question 7

Lasix ( furosemide) is a _____diuretics

Answer 7

Loop

Question 8

Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in clients allergic to?

Answer 8

Sulfa drugs

Question 9

____ is osmotic diuretic used to reduce Icp

Answer 9

Mannitol ( osmitrol)

Question 10

Because Mannitol decreases ICP; it can also be used to treat ____

Answer 10

Glaucoma

Question 11

Mannitol crystallizes at room temperature; u will need a ___ needle to draw up

Answer 11

Filter

Question 13

Because spironolactone helps the body retain potassium, the clients at risk for ?

Answer 13

Hyperkalemia

Question 14

If your client’s K+=3.0 and Lasix and Spironolactone are both ordered how would you proceed ?

Answer 14

Only give the spironolactone because the potassium is low and lasix will only Create more k+ loss

Question 15

To acccuratley measure urine output, a patient ______ may be given

Answer 15

Indwelling ( foley) Catheter

Question 16

Spironolactone( Aldactone) is a ____ sparing diuretic

Answer 16

Potassium