Principles of Pharmacology
100% Guarantee passing score
1. What Is Hydrochlorothiazide And What Is It Used For
Answer>
A Thiazide Diuretic Used
For Htn Or Edema From Chf
2. What Is Furosemide And What Is It Used For
Answer>
Lasix A Loop Diuretic Used To Treat Fluid Retention, Renal Dysfunction,
Cirrhosis, Htn, Pulmonary Edema
3. Diuretics Caused Lab Abnormalities:
Answer>
Low K (Except Spironolactone Which Causes High K)
Low Mg
Low Cl
, Low Na
High Blood Sugar
Low Ca (Loop)
High Ca
(Thiazide)
4. What Is Mannitol And What Is It Used For
Answer>
An Osmotic Diuretic Used To Decrease Icp, Iop, Excrete Toxins, Used In Emergent
Situations
5. What Is Spironolactone And What Is It Used For
Answer>
A Potassium-Sparing Diuretic Blocks Aldosterone, Used For Heart Failure And
Hepatic Cirrhosis
6. Diuretic Interventions: Monitor I's & O's, Daily
Weight Notify Hcp If Urine Output Does Not Increase
Monitor Vs, Watch Bp
Administer Lasix Slowly
For K Wasting Watch For S/S Of
Hypokalemia For K Sparing Watch For
S/S Of Hyperkalemia Monitor Electrolyte
Levels
Monitor Glucose Periodically