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VUSN Pharm 5106 Diuretics
What are the adverse effects of osmotic diuretics? - edema
headache
NV
fluid/electrolyte imbalance
At what rate should drugs be administered to avoid ototoxicity? - 10-20 mg over 1-2 min
How do osmotic diuretics reduce intracranial pressure? - can leave capillary space of all tissues
except t...
VUSN Pharm 5106 Diuretics
What are the adverse effects of osmotic diuretics? - edema
headache
NV
fluid/electrolyte imbalance
At what rate should drugs be administered to avoid ototoxicity? - 10-20 mg over 1-2 min
How do osmotic diuretics reduce intracranial pressure? - can leave capillary space of all tissues
except the brain (does not cross BBB)
when it exits, it draws water along with it
edema of hands and feet rather than brain
How is mannitol prepared? - must use filter whether crystals or not
warm up in warm water if crystals are present
Nursing implications - in notes
Overview of diuretics - block sodium (and thus water) and chloride reabsoprtion
increase in urine flow is directly related to the amount of Na and Cl reabsorption it blocks
diuretics that block reabsorption early in the nephron have potential of creating the greatest effect
the more proximal to the bowmans capsule and the more distal to the collecting duct = the more
powerful the diuretic
What are the adverse effects of K-sparing diuretics? - hyperkalemia**
gastritis
impotence
deepening of voice
, tumore
gynecomastic
menstrual irregularities
increased facial hair in women
What are the adverse effects of loop diuretics? - hypokalemia
hyponatremia
hypocalcemia
hypercholesterolemia
hyperuricemia
hyperglycemia
metabolic alkalosis
dehydration
postural hypertension
hypersensitivity
ototoxicity- temporary hearing loss (especially if given by rapid IV bolus)
What are the adverse effects of thiazide diuretics? - hypokalemia (not as severe as Lasix, may not
need supplement)
hyponatremia
hypomagnesemia
hypercalcemia
hyperuricemia
hyperglycemia
impotence
increased LDL
What are the characterisitics of K-sparing diuretics? - mild diuretics (most distal to bowman's
capsule)
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