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Galen Cincinnati Pharm Exam 3
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(class= loop diuretic)-potassium wasting-need
potassium supplement
Therapeutic use=treat HF, HTN (hypertension),
peripheral edema
Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance,
muscle cramps, HA
Adverse: Hypokalemia (muscle cramps, leg cramps),
Furosemide
orthostatic hypotension
Take with food, eat foods high in potassium
Nursing process: drug history, vital signs, weight, urine
output (<30ml/hr or less 600ml/day), monitor labs,
take in the am, rise slowly
Increased chance of Digoxin toxicity=hypokalemia
increases risk of toxicity
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( class= potassium sparing diuretic)
therapeutic use =peripheral & pulmonary edema,
hypertension, HF
side effects: N&V, diarrhea, HA, weakness, muscle
cramps
No need for potassium supplements
At risk for hyperkalemia-monitor (this is a severe
Spironolactone
adverse reaction)
Adverse: hepatotoxicity
Nursing process: drug history, vital signs, weight,
urinary output (<30ml/hr or <600ml/day report), signs
and symptoms of hyperkalemia, give in the am, avoid
foods high in potassium, take with or after meals,
avoid sunlight
(class =Thiazide diuretic)
Therapeutic effect=increase urine output and treat
HTN , edema
Dig toxicity if hypokalemia with thiazide
Side effects: muscle cramps, dizziness, HA, N&V,
diarrhea
Adverse: orthostatic hypotension, hyponatremia,(low
Hydrochlorothiazide
sodium)
Nursing process: vital signs, weight, urine output, labs,
check for pitting edema,
Emphasize adherence, take in the am, no herbals, rise
slowly when changing positions, eat foods rich in
potassium, take with food
(class=Osmotic diuretic)
therapeutic use/effect=decrease ICP and IOP
side effects: fluid and electrolyte imbalance, N&V,
Mannitol
tachycardia
Diuresis occurs 1-3 hours after given by IV route
Do not use with heart disease, HF
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Galen Cincinnati Pharm Exam 3
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2025(GRADED A+) DETAILED
ANSWERS!!
Save
Terms in this set (46)
(class= loop diuretic)-potassium wasting-need
potassium supplement
Therapeutic use=treat HF, HTN (hypertension),
peripheral edema
Side effects: nausea, diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance,
muscle cramps, HA
Adverse: Hypokalemia (muscle cramps, leg cramps),
Furosemide
orthostatic hypotension
Take with food, eat foods high in potassium
Nursing process: drug history, vital signs, weight, urine
output (<30ml/hr or less 600ml/day), monitor labs,
take in the am, rise slowly
Increased chance of Digoxin toxicity=hypokalemia
increases risk of toxicity
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( class= potassium sparing diuretic)
therapeutic use =peripheral & pulmonary edema,
hypertension, HF
side effects: N&V, diarrhea, HA, weakness, muscle
cramps
No need for potassium supplements
At risk for hyperkalemia-monitor (this is a severe
Spironolactone
adverse reaction)
Adverse: hepatotoxicity
Nursing process: drug history, vital signs, weight,
urinary output (<30ml/hr or <600ml/day report), signs
and symptoms of hyperkalemia, give in the am, avoid
foods high in potassium, take with or after meals,
avoid sunlight
(class =Thiazide diuretic)
Therapeutic effect=increase urine output and treat
HTN , edema
Dig toxicity if hypokalemia with thiazide
Side effects: muscle cramps, dizziness, HA, N&V,
diarrhea
Adverse: orthostatic hypotension, hyponatremia,(low
Hydrochlorothiazide
sodium)
Nursing process: vital signs, weight, urine output, labs,
check for pitting edema,
Emphasize adherence, take in the am, no herbals, rise
slowly when changing positions, eat foods rich in
potassium, take with food
(class=Osmotic diuretic)
therapeutic use/effect=decrease ICP and IOP
side effects: fluid and electrolyte imbalance, N&V,
Mannitol
tachycardia
Diuresis occurs 1-3 hours after given by IV route
Do not use with heart disease, HF
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