NURS 3315 Pharmacotherapeutics Questions and Correct Answers
Loop Diuretics Ans Act on ascending loop of Henle to block reabsorption Furosemide (Lasix) Ans Loop diuretic used for rapid diuresis, pulmonary edema, edematous states, hypertension Thiazide & thiazide-like Diuretics Ans Act on early segment distal convoluted tubule Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Ans Thiazide diuretic used for essential HTN, edema, diabetes insipidus Potassium-sparing Diuretics Ans Block aldosterone receptors to prevent sodium and water reabsorption Spironolactone (Aldactone) Ans Potassium-sparing diuretic used for hyperaldosteronism, HTN, reversing potassium loss Hyponatremia Ans Low sodium levels in the blood Isotonic Fluids Ans Fluids with the same concentration of solutes as blood plasma Normal Saline (NS)
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