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What are the three ways diuretics can be given? |
PO, IV, IM |
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Why are diuretics prescribed? |
Chronic heart failure, fluid overload or renal failure |
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When should clients take this medication? |
In the morning to prevent nocturia. |
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Why should clients take diuretics during this time? |
If taken in the evening, clients will be going to the bathroom all night |
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What should clients be monitored for? |
Dehydration, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and weight loss |
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Loop and Thiazide diuretics inhibit which electrolytes? |
Potassium, sodium, chloride |
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Furosemide is a ____ diuretic? |
Loop |
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Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in clients allergic to? |
Sulfa drugs |
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____ is a drug use to reduce intracranial pressure. |
Osmitrol |
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Because Osmitrol decreases intracranial pressure, it can also be used to treat? |
Glaucoma |
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Mannitol crystallizes at room temperature; you will need a ____ needle to draw up. |
Filter |
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Spironolactone is a ____ sparing diuretic. |
Potassium |
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Because spironolactone helps the body retain potassium, the client is at risk for |
Hyperkalemia |
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If your client’s K+=3.0 and Lasix and spironolactone are both ordered, how would you proceed? |
Only give the spironolactone |
The potassium is low and Lasix will only create more K+ loss. |
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To accurately measure urine output, a client ___ ___ May be given. |
Indwelling (Foley) catheter |
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