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23 Cards in this Set
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How is Spironolactone (Aldactone) administered? |
PO |
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What is Spironolactone (Aldactone used for? |
An adjunct to resistant HTN Treat edema associated with HF and cirrhosis |
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What are the s/adverse effects of Spironolactone (Aldactone)? |
Hyperkalemia Hyponatremia Gynecomastia |
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Before administering Spironolactone (Aldactone), what pieces of information would a prudent junior colleague have? |
K+, BP |
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How is Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil) administered? |
PO |
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What is Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil) used for? |
mild to moderate HTN |
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What are the s/adverse effects of Hydochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil)? |
Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Hypovolemia Hypotension dizziness, headache, fatigue Hyperglycemia Hyperuricemia |
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Who should be under precautions while on Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil) therapy? |
Patients with renal insufficiency, diabetes, gout, and sulfa allergy |
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What would pieces of information would a prudent junior college have before administering Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil)? |
K+levels, Glucose, BP, Cr., Uric acid levels, allergy info |
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What nursing considerations should be monitored while administering Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrouricil)? |
Monitor I&O Labs VS Potassium Supplement |
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What do you lose while on loop diuretics? |
Na+, K+, Mg+ increase glucose increase uric acid |
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How is Furosemide (Lasix) given? |
PO, IV, IM |
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What is Furosemide (Lasix) used for? |
Treatment for edema Cirrhosis HF Renal impairment added later for HTN |
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How long does it take for Furosemide (Lasix) to act on IV? |
5 minutes |
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What are the s/adverse effects of Furosemide (Lasix)? |
hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, Hypovolemia, hypotensionWhat Ototoxicity, watch for 'sulfa' allergy |
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What pieces of information does a prudent junior colleague need to know before administering Furosemide (Lasix)? |
BP, K+ levels, Glucose, Allergy info, Uric acid levels |
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What nursing considers should the nurse follow while administering Furosemide (Lasix) therapy? |
Monitor I&O Labs VS K+ supplement |
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What should the nurse teach the patient while on Furosemide (Lasix)? |
BP cuff at home Position changes Weigh daily Monitor glucose Photosensitivity s/sx of hypokalemia Report hearing changes Intake of K+ rich foods |
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What foods are rich in K+? |
fresh fruits and vegetables |
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How is Mannitol (Osmitrol) given? |
PO |
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What is Mannitor (Osmitrol) used for? |
Increase urine output in renal failure Decrease ICP in status post-op head trauma |
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What are the s/adverse effects of Mannitol (Osmitrol)? |
Profound fluid and electrolyte imbalances |
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What nursing considerations should the nurse follow while administering Mannitor (Osmitrol)? |
Monitor I&O Labs VS May cause rebound increase ICP |