Renal Drugs

Question 1

Furosemide (Lasix),

Answer 1

Loop diuretic

Question 2

Bumetanide Bumex),

Answer 2

Loop diuretic

Question 3

Torsemide (Demadex)

Answer 3

Loop diuretic

Question 4

What are the 3 common uses for a loop diuretic

Answer 4

1.) Indicated for the treatment of
edema associated with heart
failure, renal and or hepatic
disease.

2.)Also used for the
treatment of hypercalcemia
(increase the renal excretion of
calcium) and

3.)hypertension.

Question 5

What are the side effects of loop diuretics

Answer 5

1. ) dehydration,
2. ) hypotension,
3. )hypokalemia,
4. )hyperglycemia,
5. )hyperuricemia,
6. )transient deafness.

Question 6

WHAT I NEED TO KNOW AS A BRAND NEW

NURSE

Answer 6

• Monitor K+ and digoxin levels.

* May be given with low renal perfusion.

Question 7

Mannitol (Osmitrol)

Answer 7

Osmotic Diuretics

Question 8

What is the Rapidly WHAT I NEED TO KNOW AS A BRAND NEW

NURSE

Answer 8

Rapidly working diuretics used 
for the treatment of 
1.)early stage 
Acute Renal Failure (ARF), 
2.)reduction of intracranial 
pressure and 
3.)increased intr-
ocular pressure as seen with 
Glaucoma.