Loop Diuretics and Beta Blockers Flashcards
the loop diuretic is what?
furosemide or Lasix
it acts on this which electrolyte reabsorptions and will increase what?
Na/Cl and renal prostaglandins (dilation of blood vessels and decreased PVR)
treats which two conditions?
hypercalcemia and edema
contraindications
lithium (both decrease sodium and water)
side effects of lasix?
orthostatic hypotension
potassium depletion
hyperglycemia
ototoxicity
GI issues
weakness
increased lithium action
which side effects are most important?
ototoxicity, orthostatic hypotension, potassium depletion, hyperglycemia
monitor what with lasix?
I/O’s
renal function
BP and pulse
weight
edema
tinnitus
potassium intake
avoid what with beta blockers?
alcohol and caffeine
indications of beta blockers
angina
supraventricular tachycardia (both the same as diltiazem)
cardioprotective with MI
HF, topical use in glaucoma
cardioprotective with what condition?
MI
three major conditions that BBs are indicated for?
HF, MI, angina
monitoring required when giving what route of BB?
IV
metoprolol succinate, route? frequency?
ER, daily
metoprolol tartrate, route? frequency?
IR, BID
side effects of BB?
any gastric problem-take with food.
hypotension- use vasopressors
brady/tachycardia requires atropine.
- AV block or acute severe HF
- impotence, nightmares, depression, dizziness.
