Diuretics

Question 1

Diuretics to Know

Answer 1

Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone
Mannitol

Question 2

Common uses

Answer 2

• Pulmonary (right sided heart failure) & peripheral (left sided heart) Edema
• Hypertension
• Heart failure

Question 3

Diuretics work in the _______ of the glomerulus.

Answer 3

Ascending loop of Henle

Question 4

Common themes

Answer 4

Dehydration
Hypotension (orthostatic)
Electrolyte imbalances
Nocturia (take before 1400)

Question 5

Furosemide

Answer 5

ONLY for edema and heart failure
Hypokalemia is a major issue
Teach clients signs of hypokalemia and to eat potassium rich foods
Ototoxicity

Question 6

Hypokalemia

Answer 6

Decreased K+
Muscle weakness
tired
cramps
dysrhythmias 
faint 
N/V

Question 7

What are K+ rich foods?

Answer 7

raisins 
green leafy veggies
spinach
citrus fruits
bananas 
baked potatoes
sweet potatoes oranges
apricots 
cantaloupe

Question 8

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 8

Initial drug of choice for hypertension
Hypokalemia is a major issue
NOT ototoxic

Question 9

Spironolactone

Answer 9

K+ sparing diuretic (be careful of eating too many)

Avoid potassium rich food & salt substitutes (made with K+)

Question 10

Mannitol

Answer 10

Reduces intracranial pressure

watch out for crystallization ( keep warm & use filters)

Question 11

You should not give diuretics at night? T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Furosemide is the drug of choice for rapid relief of ______or ________.

Answer 12

edema

heart failure