Flashcards in Diuretics Deck (15):
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What are the 3 way diuretics can be given?
1.) IV
2.) IM
3.) PO
2
Why are diuretic prescribe
1.) renal failure
2.) heart failure
3.) fluid overload
3
When should the client take this med?
In the morning to prevent nocturia
4
What should clients take diuretics during this time ?
If taken in the evening clients will be going to the bathroom all night
5
What should clients be monitor for?
1.) dehydrated
2.) hypokalemia
3.) hyponatremia
4.) weight loss
6
Loop and thiazides diuretics inhibit which electrolytes?
1.) potassium
2.) sodium
3.) chloride
7
Lasix ( furosemide) is a _____diuretics
Loop
8
Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in clients allergic to?
Sulfa drugs
9
____ is osmotic diuretic used to reduce Icp
Mannitol ( osmitrol)
10
Because Mannitol decreases ICP; it can also be used to treat ____
Glaucoma
11
Mannitol crystallizes at room temperature; u will need a ___ needle to draw up
Filter
13
Because spironolactone helps the body retain potassium, the clients at risk for ?
Hyperkalemia
14
If your client's K+=3.0 and Lasix and Spironolactone are both ordered how would you proceed ?
Only give the spironolactone because the potassium is low and lasix will only Create more k+ loss
15
To acccuratley measure urine output, a patient ______ may be given
Indwelling ( foley) Catheter
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