NUR 2407 / NUR2407: Pharmacology Study Guide 3 | Complete Guide Questions and Answers Latest 2023
NUR 2407 / NUR2407: Pharmacology Study Guide 3 | Complete Guide Questions and Answers Latest 2023. Digoxin discharge teaching, what must a client know how to do? ANTIDOTE = digoxin immune Fab (Digibind) **check apical pulse for a full minute before administering medication** -hold for heart rate below 60 bpm -does not affect blood pressure -encourage patient to eat high potassium diet -monitor for S/S of digoxin toxicity: N/V, vision changes (green halo vision), bradycardia, dysrhythmias, confusion educate patients to have digoxin levels checked (toxic level= 2ng/ml) How to monitor and interpret labs for potassium wasting diuretics. Normal potassium ranges. Nursing interventions, potassium rich foods *THIAZIDE DIURETIC promotes sodium, chloride, and water excretion (diuresis) Treats: HTN and peripheral edema does not treat immediate emergency diuresis First drug of choice for peripheral edema spares calcium= hypercalcemia affect glucose tolerance = hyperglycemia Only use in patients with NORMAL RENAL FUNCTION *LOOP DIURETICS act on loop on henle inhibit chloride transport of sodium into circulation sodium and water are lost along with potassium, calcium, and magnesium very potent can affect blood glucose and uric acid levels only prescribe if HCTZ treatment fails *FUROSEMIDE (LASIX) used to treat edema not used for hypertension Take potassium supplement with therapy Take in AM
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