Frusemide Flashcards
1
Q
Frusemide- Indications
A
Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema
2
Q
Frusemide- Contraindications
A
BP <100mmHg sys
Pts <16yrs
3
Q
Frusemide- Adverse Effects
A
Excessive Diuresis- hypovolaemic shock
Potassium loss- dysrhythmias
4
Q
CPO- Taking Oral Diuretics
A
IV/IM- 40mg. Repeat once after 10mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 80mg.
5
Q
CPO- Not Taking Oral Diuretics
A
IV/IM- 80mg. Repeat once after 10mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 160mg.