ATI Cardiac Pharmacology / Comprehensive Questions with correct answers

Cardiovascular Medications affecting Urinary Output Correct Answer - Loop Diuretics Thiazide diuretics Potassium-sparing diuretics Osmotic Diuretics Loop Diuretics Correct Answer - furosemide (Lasix) ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) bumetanide (Bumex) Loop Diuretic MOA Correct Answer - Block reabsorption of sodium and chloride in ascending loop Take dose in morning Complications to assess for Loop Diuretics Correct Answer - Assess for hypotension (postural / orthostatic), dehydration, decreased urine output, tinnitus hyponatremia, hypokalemia Digoxin and Loop diuretics Correct Answer - Assess for ventricular dysrhythmias and hypokalemia Potassium-sparing diuretics used w/ loop to prevent hypokalemia Lithium and Loop diuretics Correct Answer - Monitor for lithium toxicity (0.5-1.2) and hyponatremia