Thiazide diuretic

Question 1

names

Answer 1

-hydrochlorothiazide (microzide)
-chlorothiazide (diuril)
-methyclothiazide

Question 2

action

Answer 2

-inhibit reabsorption of NA and Cl
-excretion of Na, Cl, and H2O

Question 3

purpose

Answer 3

-HTN
-HF
-renal disease
-cirrhosis
-edema
-corticosteroids
-estrogen therapy

Question 4

side effects

Answer 4

-hypokalemia
-hypotension
-hyponatremia
-decrease libido
-hyperglycemia
-photosensitivity
-dehydration
-azotemia

POTASSIUM WASTING

Question 5

nursing considerations

Answer 5

-baseline vitals
-monitor I&O
-give w meals
-replace K if <3.5
-avoid giving to pt w gout
-monitor renal function
-daily weights
-avoid if sulfa allergy