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osmotic diuretic Flashcards

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name

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mannitol (osmitrol)

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action

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  • inc thickness of filtrate so water cant be reabsorbed
    -excretion of Na and Cl
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purpose

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  • tx of cerebral edema
    -decrease intraocular pressure
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side effects

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-edema
-blurred vision
-n/v and diarrhea
-urinary retention

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nursing considerations

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  • only administer IV
    -may crystallize
    -neuro assessment and LOC
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