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What is spironolactone?
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A diuretic
A potassium sparing diuretic |
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Potassium Sparing Diuretics block _______
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Aldosterone.
(which saves k and excretes NA and H20) |
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The generic name for spironolactone is ________.
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Aldactone
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For the pt on spironolactone, the nurse should monitor what?
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Potassium levels
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What's a normal level for potassium?
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3.5 to 5.0 mEQ/L
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Pts on spironolactone (potassium sparing diuretics) must take supplements of potassium. T or F.
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FALSE.
if a loop diuretic, yes. Potassium is spared in spironolactone. HypErkalemia is a risk.. |
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Spironolactone (potassium-sparing) is ok to use in pts with hypErkalemia. T or F
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False.
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Spironolactone + ACE inhibitos and angiotension II blockers increase the risk of hyperkalemia. T or F
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False
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What are other potassium sparing diuretics?
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Triamterene (dyrenium)
Amiloride (midamor) |
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Triamterene may turn urine pink. T or F
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FALSE
Pale blue. |
