Drugs Test 4

Question 1

Diuretics

What does it treat?

Answer 1

hypertension (BP)
edema
enhance secretion of select electrolytes
increase urine output
reduce intercranial pressure
prevention of hypokalimia
treatment of hyperaldosteronism

Question 2

Diuretics

precautions

Answer 2

use cautiously with patients who have renal/hypatic disese or pregnancy

Question 3

Diuretics

what assessments should be given?

Answer 3

fluid, weight, intake/output, edema, lung sounds, skin turgor.
assess for anorexia/weakness
hypertension, BP, or Pulse
Intercranial/intraocular pressure

Question 4

diuretics

What teaching should be given?

Answer 4

take as directed
make position changed slowly due to orthostatic hypotension 
where sunscreen avoid alchol
tell doctor if OTC medication
moniter your BP
potasium guidlins

Question 5

NSAIDS

What does it stand for?

Answer 5

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

Question 6

NSAIDS

What does it treat?

Answer 6

relief of moderate discomfort
reduction of fevor
antipyretic

Question 7

NSAIDS

precautions

Answer 7

use cautosly on patients with bleeding disorders, GI bleeding, severe hepatic, pregnancy, or renal disease

Question 8

NSAIDS

what assessments should be given?

Answer 8

those with alergies are at an increased risk for developing hypersensitive reactions
assess pain and movement limitations
assess fevor
assess GI blood loss and platlet count

Question 9

NSAIDS

What teaching should be given?

Answer 9

take with full glass of water remain in upright position 15-30 minutes
avoid alchol
Inform health care professional prior to surgery.

Question 10

NSAIDS

What are some potential nurseing diagnosis?

Answer 10

Acute pain
Risk for imbalanced body temp
deficient knowledge