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N112 Diuretics
N112 - Diuretic drug info for mid term
Question | Answer |
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Types of diuretics | Loop, potassium sparing, osmotic, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
Uses | HTN & edema due to CHF |
Overall action | Work along renal tubule, decrease reabsorption of NA+ & water, increase urine output |
Loop Diuretic action | work along the Loop of Henle, promotes excretion of Na+, chloride, K+ & water |
General Side effects | Electrolyte imbalance, cardiac dysrhythmias, dizziness, headache, |
Excessive diuresis | Can lead to dehydration |
Ototoxicity | Loop diuretics can cause tinnitus/hearing loss |
Hyperkalemia | In potassium sparing diuretics |
Hyperglycemia | In Loop diuretics |
Considerations | Record I & O, assess for reduction of edema, monitor lab work, especially electrolytes, monitor weight |
Diet | Eat food high in K+, EXCEPT if taking a potassium sparing diuretic |