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NCLEX: Pharmacology > Renal System Medications > Flashcards

Renal System Medications Flashcards

1
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Urinary tract stimulant indicated for non-obstructive urinary retention

A

Bethanechol (Urecholine)

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Bethanechol (Urecholine) side effects

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Cholinergic symptoms (salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation)

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Bethanechol (Urecholine) administration

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1 hour before or 2 hours after meals to minimize N/V

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Urinary tract antispasmodic indicated for an overactive bladder (urgency, nocturia)

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Oxybutynin (Ditropan)

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Side effects of oxybutynin (Ditropan)

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Anticholinergic effects

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Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is a urinary tract analgesic indicated for the treatment of

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Symptoms of UTI (burning, pain, frequency, urgency)

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Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) side effects

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Orange/red discoloration of urine (warn pt about possible staining of clothes, bedding, and soft contact lenses)

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Furosemide (Lasix) is an example of a _________ diuretic

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Loop

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Furosemide (Lasix) side effects

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Dehydration, electrolyte imbalances — hyponatremia, hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity, hyperglycemia, rash

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Furosemide (Lasix) and Hydrocholorthiazide (Microzide) patient education

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Administer before 5 pm (prevent disruption of sleep), eat foods high in potassium (bananas, dark leafy greens, potatoes, cantaloupe, avocado, tomatoes)

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Furosemide (Lasix) and Hydrocholorthiazide (Microzide) nursing considerations

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Weight patients daily, monitor I&Os, monitor electrolytes

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Furosemide (Lasix) infusion rate

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20 mg/min

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Hydrocholorthiazide (Microzide) is an example of a _________ diuretic

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Thiazide

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Hydrocholorthiazide (Microzide) side effects

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Dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia

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Spironolactone (Aldoctone) is an example of a

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Potassium-sparing diuretic

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Spironolactone (Aldoctone) side effects

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Hyperkalemia, amenorrhea, gynecomastia, impotence

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Spironolactone (Aldoctone) nursing consideration

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Monitor potassium levels

18
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Spironolactone (Aldoctone) patient education

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Avoid salt substitutes containing potassium

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Osmotic diuretic indicated for edema, increased intracranial pressure (ICP), and increased intraocular pressure (IOP)

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Mannitol (Osmitrol)

20
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Mannitol (Osmitrol) side effects

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HF, pulmonary edema, renal failure, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances (Na, K), phlebitis

21
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Mannitol (Osmitrol) nursing considerations

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Monitor weight, I&Os, and electrolytes; evaluate effectiveness of med by assessing expected ranges of ICP and IOP

22
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ICP expected range

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10-15 mmHg

23
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IOP expected range

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10-21 mmHg

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