Pharm 1141: Elimination, Fluid & Electrolytes, Perfusion QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | GRADED A+

Pharm 1141: Elimination, Fluid & Electrolytes, Perfusion


1. Where do loop diuretics work?: Loop of Henle


2. Diuretics indications: Heart failure


reducing edema
hypertension

3. Assessment for diuretics: - baseline fluid excess


- take weight
- assess for SOB
- contraindications: renal and hepatic disease, cross sensitivity, pregnancy, concurrent drug therapy


chest x-ray for pulmonary edema

4. With diuretics, always check...: hepatic function, renal, chemistry


5. Normal eGFR: > 60 mL/min


6. Normal Creatinine lab values: 0.6-1.2 mg/dL


7. increased BUN/creatinine ratio: dehydration

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, 8. Decreased BUN/ creatinine ratio: liver disease and malnutrition


9. Signs of fluid problem: thready pulse


low weight

10. People susceptible to electrolyte imbalance: History of renal or cardiac disease


hormonal disorders

massive trauma or burns

11. When to take diuretics: morning


12. When to report weight gain: 2 pounds in 2 days


13. 1 kg=: 2.2 lbs


14. Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor: Decrease intraocular pressure


respiratory stimulant

15. Acetazolamide: Diamox- glaucoma


16. Sulfonamide-Type Loop Diuretics: Furosemide


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