Diuretics; Loop Diuretics

Question 1

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Medication Name/ Ending

Answer 1

Furosemide (Lasix)

Question 2

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Therapeutic Class

Answer 2

antihypertensives

Question 3

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Pharmacological Class

Answer 3

loop diuretics

Question 4

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Pharmacological Action

Answer 4

blocks reabsorption of sodium and prevents reabsorption of water
causes extensive diuresis, even with renal impairment

Question 5

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Therapeutic Uses

Answer 5

edema (peripheral and pulmonary)
hypertension

Question 6

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Adverse Reaction

Answer 6

dehydration
hyponatremia
hypotension
ototoxicity
hypokalemia

Question 7

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Contraindications

Answer 7

clients with no urine output
dehydration
elevated BUN
use cautiously with hypokalemia
use cautiously with pt taking digoxin

Question 8

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Usual Dosages

Answer 8

can be given orally, IV, or IM
dose can range from 20 mg to 100+ mg once or twice daily

Question 9

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Administration

Answer 9

give as early as possible
potentially nephrotoxic/ototoxic
monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias
monitor electrolytes
monitor BUN/creatinine/K, weight, BP, HR, intake and output

Question 10

Diuretics; Loop Diuretics: Patient Teaching

Answer 10

follow high potassium diet
limit alcohol intake
avoid exercise in hot weather
change positions slowly
increased photosensitivity
additive effect with other antihypertensives like ACE inhibitors