Exam #4 Diuretics Flashcards
what is the ending of diuretics?
ide
what are the diuretics you must know?
furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide
what therapeutic class is furosemide?
antihypertensives
what pharma class is furosemide?
loop diuretics
what is the pharma action/ how does furosemide work?
blocks reabsorption of sodium and water
causes you to pee
what are the therapeutic uses/ what is furosemide used for?
peripheral or pulmonary edema
hypertension
what are the side effects/adverse effects of furosemide?
dehydration
low salt levels/hyponatremia
hypotension
hypokalemia
why do you get hypokalemia and hyponatremia from furosemide?
you are peeing all of that stuff out
what are contraindication for furosemide?
no urine output
dehydration
elevated BUN
hypokalmia
clients taking digoxin
what should you monitor when giving diuretics?
dysrhythmias
electrolytes
BUN/creatinine/K
BP/HR
Weight
Intake and output
what should patients taking furosemide avoid?
alcohol, hot weather
what medication has an additive effect with furosemide?
ACE inhibitors
when should you take diuretics?
in the morning
what therapeutic class is hydrochlorothiazide?
diuretics
what pharma class is hydrochlorothiazide?
thiazide diuretics
