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diuretics classifications - ANSWER ✔✔thiazide, loop, potassium
sparing
mechanisms of action for diuretics - ANSWER ✔✔promote excretion
of sodium and water, reduce plasma volume, decrease systemic
vascular resistance
mechanism of action for thiazides - ANSWER ✔✔inhibit NaCl
reabsorption in distal tubules
, thiazides initiate the decrease in what - ANSWER ✔✔ECF and SVR
thiazides lower bp in how long - ANSWER ✔✔2-4 weeks
mechanism of action for loop diuretics - ANSWER ✔✔inhibit NaCl
reabsorption in the ascending limb of henle
loop diuretics increase excretion of what - ANSWER ✔✔NaCl
mechanism of action for potassium sparing diuretics - ANSWER
✔✔reduce K+ and Na+ exchange at distal and collecting tubules
diuretics ADR - ANSWER ✔✔-fluid and electrolyte balance
orthostatic hypotension
thiazides ADR - ANSWER ✔✔hypokalemia, volume depletion,
hyperglycemia
loop diuretic ADR - ANSWER ✔✔fluid and electrolyte imbalances,
hypokalemia, ototoxicity, hyperglycemia
potassium sparing ADR - ANSWER ✔✔f&e imbalances,
hyperkalemia
nursing considerations for thiazides - ANSWER ✔✔monitor bp and
f&e levels