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drug therapy for fluid volume excess Flashcards

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anasarca

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generalized massive edema; entire body completely swollen

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anuria

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no urine output

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ascites

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fluid volume overload in the abdomen (distention looking/ beer belly)

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edema

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general swelling/ excess fluid buildup in the body

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extracellular fluid

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fluid outside the cell, not circulating through the cells

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dependent edema

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dependent on the lowest point of the body; if sitting, you might see feet and ankles swelling; if arm is dangling, you might see the hand start to swell

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intracellular fluid

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fluid inside the cells, going to be circulating around

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renal physiology composed of

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kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

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primary function of kidneys

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regulate volume, composition of urine, regulate pH, eliminating waste, BP regulation, RBC production, vitamin D conversion

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kidneys receive what % of cardiac output (CO)

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25%

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erythropoietin is responsible for

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stimulating the production of new RBCs, which will increase volume

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25% of CO enter the kidneys through

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the afferent arteriole right of the aorta

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the blood will exit from the kidneys through

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efferent arteriole

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renal capsule

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the three layers of kidneys

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outer cortex, inner medulla, renal pelvis

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outer cortex you see

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part of the nephron

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inner medulla you can see

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loop of henle and collecting ducts

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renal pelvis, the most inner part of the kidney you

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take newly made urine and get ready to enter the utters and bladder

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nephron functions

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glomerular filtration, tubular secretions, tubular reabsorption

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glomerular filtration is what

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the passage of components of blood and fluid thru glomerulus (Na, K, protein; stay in blood/ extra meds, electrolytes will get filtered out)

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tubular secretions is what

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active movement of substances from blood thru renal tubule

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tubular reabsorption is what

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movement of substances from renal tubule back to vascular system

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glomerular filtration in detail

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arterial blood enters glomerulus via afferent arteriole; blood is coming in in high pressure pushing water, electrolytes and other solutes out -> bowmans capsule -> proximal tubule; GFR 125 ml/min; blood leaves the glomerulus via efferent arteriole

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glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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125 ml/min = end product about 2 L of urine/ day

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nephron

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kidneys has millions

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filtrate composition

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h2o, NaCl, HCO3, H, urea, glucose, amino acids, some drugs

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Whereis the loop of henle found

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nephron; the nephron is the functional unit of the kidney. each nephron contains a tubule and a glamorous. there are about 1 millions nephrons in the kidney

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conditions requiring diuretic agents/ alters in renal function

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cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, burns, trauma, allergies, inflammatory reactions

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clinical manifestions/ symptoms

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edema, alterations in fluid or electrolyte balance (kidneys unable to control volume, composition, and pH of body)

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types of edema

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dependent edema, pulmonary edema (in the lungs), anasarca (massive generalized edema)

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T or F. Edema occurs only when the heart no longer functions efficiently

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false; edema is the excessive accumulation of fluid in body tissues. it is the symptom of many disease processes and may occur in any part of the body

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diuretics do what

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increase renal secretion of water, sodium, and other electrolytes (increase urine formation and output)

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5 classes of diuretics

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loop, thiazide, potassium sparing, osmotic, carbonic anhydrase

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example of loop diuretic

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furosemide (act in loop of henle)

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example of thiazide/ thiazide like diuretic

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hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/ metolazone (act in distal convoluted tubule)

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example of potassium sparing diuretic

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spironolactone/ act in collecting duct

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example of osmotic diuretic

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mannitol

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example of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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acetazolamide (act in proximal convoluted tubule)

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principles of therapy diuretics

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drug selection and dosing depend on the patients condition; loop diuretic is preferred when rapid diuretic effect is necessary or when renal impairment is present; potassium sparing diuretic may be used concurrently to prevent or manage hypokalemia

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pharmacokinetics of loop diuretic

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PO/ IV/ IM

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mechanism of action of loop diuretic

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inhibit Na+/ Cl- reabsorption, work in ascending loop of henle, produce significant fluid loss

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uses of loop diuretics

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management of pulmonary edema, CHF, hepatic and renal disease/ combination for tx of HTN/ pts with renal impairment and hepatic impairment/ critically ill pts

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adverse effects of loop diuretics

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fluid and electrolyte imbalances (you’ll see hyponatremia, hypokalemia, fluid volume deficit/ low BP), ototoxicity (ringing of the ears, permanent hearing loss)

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contraindications of loop diuretics

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anuria, allergy to sulfonamides

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drug-drug interactions of loop diuretics

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ahminoglycosides, cephalosporins, corticosteroids, digoxin

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drug-drug interactions of loop diuretics

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ahminoglycosides, cephalosporins, corticosteroids, digoxin

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nursing implications of loop diuretics

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**slow push 20mg/min, check labs: Na, K, baseline/ daily weight, accurate I & Os, monitor vitals (watch for hypotension)

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patient teaching about loop diuretics

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low Na diet, high K diet, record daily weight, change position slowly, take in morning

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thiazide & thiazide like diuretics pharmacokinetics

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PO

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mechanism of action of thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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decreases reabsorption of Na, Cl, H2O, HCO3, in the distal convoluted tubule

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uses of thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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first line tx of HTN, edema associated with CHF or nephrotic syndrome, or pts with renal impairment

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adverse effects of thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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hypotension, dizzy, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, diarrhea, weakness

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contraindications for thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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allergy to sulfonamides and renal failure/ anuria

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nursing implications of thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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checks labs: Na, K, glucose, renal function/ baseline & daily weights, I & Os, vitals, given in AM

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patient teaching for thiazide & thiazide like diuretics

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low Na diet, high K diet, daily weights, change positions slowly, take in the morning

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prevent and management of potassium imbalances: hypokalemia

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low dosing of diuretics, using supplemental potassium, use potassium- sparing almond with potassium losing medication, increase food intake of potassium, restrict dietary sodium intake

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s/sx of hypokalemia

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confusion ,weakness, heart palpatations (dysrhythmias), GI upset, SOB

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what assessment finding in a patient with heart failure receiving furosemide would indicate an improvement in fluid volume status?

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absence of crackles on auscultation of Lungs; crackles usually indicate fluid in the alveoli, hearing no crackles would indicate there is no excess fluid remaining in the lungs

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pharmacokinetics of potassium sparing diuretics

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slow onset and peak 24-48 hrs/ 6 weeks for maximum effect

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mechanism of action for potassium sparing diuretics

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blocks effects of aldosterone, weak diuretic effect, use in combination with other diuretics

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uses for potassium sparing diuretics

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tx of heart failure, ascites in liver disease, hypokalemia, mild-moderate HTN, hyperaldosteronism

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adverse effects of potassium sparing diuretics

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dizziness, diarrhea, androgen like effects, increase risk of GI bleed, BLACK BOX warning for tumorigenic with chronic toxicity

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contraindications for potassium sparing diuretics

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renal insufficiency, hyperkalemia

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drug-drug interactions for potassium sparing diuretics

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ACE inhibitors, ARBs, K+ containing drugs

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nursing implications of potassium sparing diuretics

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check labs: K, renal function, daily weights, I & Os

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patient teaching of potassium sparing diuretics

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low salt, low K diet, daily weight, monitor abd girth (liver disease), take in morning with food

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prevention and management of potassium imbalances: hyperkalemia

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potassium sparing along with potassium wasting medications, avoid potassium supplements, avoid salt substitutes, maintain urine output

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s/sx of hyperkalmeia

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muscle cramps, EKG changes, low BP, diarrhea, death, weakness, dysrhythmias

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osmotic diuretics pharmacokinetics

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IV- in glass bottle

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mechanism of action of osmotic diuretics

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increases solute load (osmotic pressure) of glomerular filtrate, pulls from extracellular into blood, decreases reabsorption of H2O and electrolytes

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uses of osmotic diuretics

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reduction of intracranial pressure, reduction of intraocular pressure, effective in decreased renal circulation and GFR

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adverse effects for osmotic diuretics

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hyperosmolar non-ketotic coma, confusion, HA, cardiac dysrhythmias, severe dehydration

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contraindications of osmotic diuretics

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severe dehydration, pulmonary edema, older adults, abdominal pain

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nursing implications of osmotic diuretics

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baseline physical exam of vitals, I & Os, monitor vitals

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antidote for mannitol (osmotic diuretic)

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hyaluronidase

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pharmacokinetics of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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IV/ eye gtt (eye drop)

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mechanism of action of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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inhibits carbonic anhydrase to reduce formation of aqueous humor and lower IOP

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uses of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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open angle glaucoma, secondary glaucoma

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adverse effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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**metabolic acidosis, Stephen Johnson syndrome, flaccid paralysis, blood dycrasias

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contraindications of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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renal/ hepatic disease, Addisons disease, chronic non-congestive angle closure glaucoma

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nursing implications for carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

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baseline vision exam, eye drop administration

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how to give eye drops

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head back and look up, pull lower eyelid down and squeeze prescribed number of drops in the pocket (lower conjuctiva)

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a nurse is instructing a pt on dietary considerations while taking spironolactone. which of the following statements made by the patient indicates further teaching is necessary ?

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I should use salt substitutes instead of regular salt; most sale substitutes use potassium chloride as it tastes like salt. foods high in potassium should be avoided with spironolactone which is a potassium sparing diuretic

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