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Definition
(Loop of Henle) CHF, Renal Disease Nursing Interventions: Prevent orthostatic hypotension, give IV route slowly due to ototoxicity
• Furosemide (Lasix)
• Bumetanide (Bumex)
• Torsemide (Demadex) |
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Term
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Definition
(First line drug choice for hypertension) Side Effects: Hypovolemia, headache, constipation, Prevent orthostatic hypotension
• Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
• Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Metolazone (Zaroxolyn) |
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Term
| Potassium Sparing Diuretics: |
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Definition
Contraindicated in severe kidney disease, if elevated K+5.0 or higher: Dysrrhytmia can occur with hypo and hyperkalemia (K+)
• Spironolactone (Aldactone) |
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Term
| Carbonic Anhydrase inhibitor diuretic: |
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Definition
-Acetazolamide (Diamox)-used for open-angle glaucoma intraocular pressure
-Mannitol – prolonged surgery, acute renal failure, glaucoma, head trauma |
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