Meds (Urinary/Renal)

Question 1

Epoetin alfa

Answer 1

EPO
Treats anemia associated w/ CKD
Therapy is reduced/stopped when hemoglobin > 11 or uncontrolled HTN
May be prescribed w/ iron

Question 2

Adverse SE w/ EPO

Answer 2

HTN
Venous thromboembolism

Question 3

Oxybutynin
Tolterodine
Solifenacin

Answer 3

Anticholinergic/antispasmodic drugs

Question 4

Anticholinergic/antispasmodic drugs teaching

Answer 4

Possible stool softeners/laxatives
Dry mouth techniques

Question 5

Furosemide
Bumetanide
Torsemide
(-nide, -mide)

Answer 5

Loop diuretics

Question 6

Loop diuretics teaching

Answer 6

Watch for hypokalemia

Question 7

All diuretics cause what SE

Answer 7

Constipation (fibers and fruits)
Orthostatic hypotension

Question 8

Thiazide drugs adverse SE

Answer 8

Hypokalemia
Hyponatremia
Hyperuricemia
Hyperglycemia

Question 9

Sodium polystyrene brand name

Answer 9

Kayexalate

Question 10

Sodium polystyrene use and monitor

Answer 10

Subtracts potassium
Treats mild-moderate hyperkalemia

Monitor: bowel fx and frequency of stools
Potassium levels

Question 11

Spironolactone

Answer 11

Watch for hyperkalemia
Avoid salt substitutes and potassium supplements

Question 12

Pyridium class, use, and teaching

Answer 12

Analgesic for UTI symptoms
Body fluids can turn red/orange
Don’t wear contacts
Finish entire course of abx