N342 Cardiac Meds questions with correct answers

N342 Cardiac Meds questions with correct answers
use of loop diuretics Correct Answer-- hypertension
- heart failure
- renal disease
- edema
- pulmonary edema


Action of Loop Diuretics Correct Answer-- inhibit reabsorption of Na+
and Cl-
- acts on 3 sites = increased reabsorption


Side effects of loop diuretics Correct Answer-- dehydration
- hypokalemia (potassium wasting!)
- hyponatremia
- hypotension
- hyperglycemia
- photosensitivity


nursing considerations for loop diuretics Correct Answer-- obtain
baseline vital signs
- administer slowly (rapid administration can cause ototoxicity)
- replace potassium if < 3.5 mEq/L


loop diuretic Correct Answer-furosemide (lasix)

, use of thiazide diuretics Correct Answer-- hypertension
- heart failure
- renal disease
- cirrhosis
- edema
- corticosteroid use
- estrogen therapy


action of thiazide diuretics Correct Answer-- inhibits reabsorption of
Na+ and Cl-
- excretion of Na+, Cl-, and H2O
- increased UOP = decreased blood volume


side effects of thiazide diuretics Correct Answer-- dehydration
- hypokalemia (potassium wasting!)
- hypotension
- hyponatremia
- decreased libido
- hyperglycemia
- photosensitivity
- azotemia