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1
Q

What are the 3 way diuretics can be given?

A
  1. ) IV
  2. ) IM
  3. ) PO
2
Q

Why are diuretic prescribe

A
  1. ) renal failure
  2. ) heart failure
  3. ) fluid overload
3
Q

When should the client take this med?

A

In the morning to prevent nocturia

4
Q

What should clients take diuretics during this time ?

A

If taken in the evening clients will be going to the bathroom all night

5
Q

What should clients be monitor for?

A
  1. ) dehydrated
  2. ) hypokalemia
  3. ) hyponatremia
  4. ) weight loss
6
Q

Loop and thiazides diuretics inhibit which 3 electrolytes?

A
  1. ) potassium
  2. ) sodium
  3. ) chloride
7
Q

Lasix ( furosemide) is a _____diuretics

A

Loop

8
Q

Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in clients allergic to?

A

Sulfa drugs

9
Q

____ is osmotic diuretic used to reduce Icp

A

Mannitol ( osmitrol)

10
Q

Because Mannitol decreases ICP; it can also be used to treat ____

A

Glaucoma

11
Q

Mannitol crystallizes at room temperature; u will need a ___ needle to draw up

A

Filter

13
Q

Because spironolactone helps the body retain potassium, the clients at risk for ?

A

Hyperkalemia

14
Q

If your client’s K+=3.0 and Lasix and Spironolactone are both ordered how would you proceed ?

A

Only give the spironolactone because the potassium is low and lasix will only Create more k+ loss

15
Q

To acccuratley measure urine output, a patient ______ may be given

A

Indwelling ( foley) Catheter

16
Q

Spironolactone( Aldactone) is a ____ sparing diuretic

A

Potassium

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