Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretics

Question 1

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Medication Name/ Ending

Answer 1

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 2

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Therapeutic Class

Answer 2

diuretics

Question 3

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Pharmacological Class

Answer 3

thiazide diuretics

Question 4

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Pharmacological Action

Answer 4

Increase sodium and water excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in distal segment of the nephron
promotes diuresis in clients with no renal impairment

Question 5

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Therapeutic Uses

Answer 5

hypertension
edema associated with heart failure
diabetes insipidus

Question 6

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Adverse Reaction

Answer 6

dehydration
hypotension

Question 7

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Contraindications

Answer 7

breast feeding
renal failure
diabetes mellitus
hyperglycemia

Question 8

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Usual Dosages

Answer 8

orally
dose varies based on condition

Question 9

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Administration

Answer 9

give as early as possible
monitor electrolytes closely and frequently
monitor: BUN/creatinine/K, weight, HR BP

Question 10

Diuretics; Thiazide Diuretic: Patient Teaching

Answer 10

take in the morning
limit alcohol intake
change positions slowly
if GI upset occurs, take with or after meals
monitor glucose, if a diabetic