Prototype Drug Unit 8 & 9- Sodium chloride

Question 1

What is it used for?

Answer 1

A lack of sodium

Question 2

Adverse effects

Answer 2

Hypernatremia (lethargy, confusion, muscle tremor or rigidity, hypotension, and reslessness)
Salt=retained water= Edema (watch for peripheral or pulmonary)

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

hypernatremia, heart failure, or impaired renal function

Question 4

Treatment of overdose

Answer 4

Diuretics to remove excess sodium ion and water to reduce pulmonary or peripheral edema