Galen pharm exam 3 questions with
answers.
loop diuretic ANS - furosemide
furosemide clinical indication ANS - peripheral edema
Furosemide side effects ANS - Nausea, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramping, blurred vision
Furosemide adverse reactions ANS - Hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension, hyperglycemia, hearing loss
Furosemide nursing considerations/ contraindications ANS - Monitor serum potassium levels and
additional electrolytes, educate on s/s of hypokalemia, hyperglycemia. Contraindicated in patients with
Sulfa allergy. Caution with diabetic patients, HF patients, hearing impaired
Potassium sparing diuretic ANS - Spirolactone
Sprironolactone clinical indication ANS - edema
Spironolactone side effects ANS - Headache, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, GI discomfort
Spironolactone adverse reactions ANS - Pulmonary Edema,
Hypertension, HF, ascites
Spironolactone nursing considerations/contraindications ANS - Monitor serum potassium, teach
patient s/s of hyperkalemia. Contraindicated in patients with liver disease and renal dysfunction
thiazide diuretic ANS - Hydrochlorothiazide
, Hydrochlorothiazide clinical indication ANS - hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide side effects ANS - Dizziness, headache, weakness, photosensitivity, muscle cramps
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse reactions ANS - Orthostatic hypotension, severe hypokalemia,
hyponatremia
Hydrochlorothiazide nursing considerations/ contraindications ANS - Monitor serum potassium level,
Monitor liver and renal function. Contraindicated for patients with DM, and hx of hypotension
Osmotic ANS - Mannitol
Mannitol clinical indications ANS - Cerebral Edema and ICP
Mannitol side effects ANS - Headache, blurred vision, dry mouth electrolyte imbalance
Mannitol nursign considerations/ patient teaching ANS - Use extreme caution in HF patients. Monitor I
& O for therapeutic response, Monitor vital signs for therapeutic response
Alpha Adrenergic Blocker ANS - Prazosin
Prazosin clinical indication ANS - hypertension
Prazosin side effects ANS - Dizziness, blurred vision, headache,
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