UNIT 7 Osmotic CHAPTER 41

Question 1

Mannitol action

Answer 1

ACTION
* CAUSES WATER, SODIUM, CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM TO BE EXCRETED THROUGH THE KIDNEYS
* USE:
* DECREASE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE
* DECREASE INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE
* PROMOTE EXCRETION OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES
* USUALLY USED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION

Question 2

Side effect of Mannitol

Answer 2

SIDE EFFECTS/ADVERSE REACTIONS:
* GI UPSET

Question 3

Adverse effect of Mannitol

Answer 3

PULMONARY EDEMA FROM RAPID SHIFT OF FLUIDS
* TACHYCARDIA FROM RAPID FLUID LOSS
* RAPID FLUID LOSS, ACIDOSIS

Question 4

Contraindications of Mannitol

Answer 4

• EXTREME CAUTION
• HEART DISEASE AND HEART FAILURE
• RENAL FAILURE