thiazides

Question 1

Thiazide diuretic meds names when indicated

2 thiazide like meds

Answer 1

usually first line
end in -thiazide
indapamide and Metolazone

Question 2

Action of thiazides what to watch for

Answer 2

block cloride pump. little increase in urine but rich in NA. 
Fluid rebound (water retention)

Question 3

Thiazides nuring considerations

Answer 3

Hypokalemia- leg cramps and muscle weakness
Digoxin tox
Negative sodium balance
Postural hypertension

Question 4

What want to teach pts to do thiazide diuretic

Answer 4

increase Pot. rich foods- fruits banana potatoes