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NRSG 421 Medications Exam Questions And Correct AnswersLoop diureptics indications
Furosemide, Bumetanide
Indicated for edema related to:
CHF
Hepatic Impaired
Renal Disease
Treatment of Hypertension
Not potassium sparing, increases renal excretion of water, sodium, chloride,
magnesium, potassium, and calcium
Loop diureptic considerations
Monitor for
Electrolyte imbalances
Hypovolemia
Metabolic Alkalosis (bicarbonate is retained, salt/water is excreted)
Monitor BP and ins/outs
Thiazide diureptic indications
Hydrochlorathiazide
Indicated for mild to moderate hypertension and for treatment of edema
Increases excretion of sodium, water, and other electrolytes
Thiazide diureptic considerations
, Watch for hypokalemia and other electrolyte imbalances
Can cause Steven Johnson Syndrome -medication reaction with flu-like symptoms and a
painful rash that spreads/blisters
Potassium sparing diuretic indications
Spironolactone, Aldactone
Indicated for: -Hyperaldosteronism (adrenal glands create too much aldosterone)
-Hypertension
-Management of edema
-Treatment of hypokalemia
Watch for hyperkalemia
Beta blocker indications
-olol suffix
Indicated for:
-Hypertension
-Stable heart failure
-Prevention of MI
-Arrhythmias
Decreases BP and HR
Beta blocker considerations
Watch for:
-Bradycardia
-Heart failure (slows HR)
-Pulmonary edema
Beta blocker mechanism of action
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