1. orthostatic hypotension
2. electrolyte imbalances
3. rash
4. photosensitivity

adverse reactions to Lasix a loop diuretic

name 5

1. electrolyte imbalances
2. photosensitivity
3. hypotension
4. ototoxicity 

Loop diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances: decreased (k+) and hypotension, what do you monitor?

name 3

1. b/p
2. I & O
3. Daily Weight 

Mannitol (Osmitrol) is used to reduce what?

name 3

1. intracranial pressure (ICP)
2. IOP
3. cerebral edema

k+ sparing diuretics result in potassium retention,

name 2K+ sparing drugs

1. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
2. Sprinolactone (Aldactone)

Mannitol is used for a pt with increased intracranial pressure, what are important NCs with this drug?

 name 3

1. Strict I & O - monitor urine output HOURLY
2. Monitor B/P, P and Resp. every 30-60 minutes
3. Neurological assessments 

warning signs for electrolyte imbalance

name 7

1. dry mouth
2. thirst
3. restlessness
4. muscle pains
5. cramps
6. hypotension
7. tachycardia 

normal sodium level is 135-145 mEq/L

name a symtpotm of Hyponatremia 

signs of hyperkalemia >5

name 2

1. muscle weakness
2. EKG abnormalities 

1. urgency
2. frequency
3. pressure
4. burning on urination
5. pain caused by spasm in the region of the bladder and suprapubic area

1. Hiprex, Mandelamine (Methenamine)
2. NegGram (nalidixic acid)
3. Macrobid, Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)
4. Bactrim (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) 

1. Bactrim (trimethoprim sulfamethoxaxole)
2. Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) 

which drug has pulmonary side effects of:

dyspnea, chest pain, chills, fever, cough, alveolar infiltrates, pulmonary fibrosis

sulfonamides (Bactrim) can cause pancytopenia, what symptoms need to be reported

sore thoat, fever

monitor CBC

it acidifies the urine -

bacteria does not grow in an acidic environment

adverse reactions of anitcholinergic drugs

name 5

1. dry mouth
2. drowsiness
3. constipation
4. urinary hesitancy
5. mental confusion

anticholinergics are contraindicated in pts with

name 2 conditions

1. glaucoma
2. intestinal or gastric blockage

Anticholinergics/Antispasmodic drugs

name 3

1. urispas (flavoxate)
2. Ditorpan (oxybutynin)
3. Detrol (tolterodine)

1. dry mouth
2. blurred vision
3. urinary retention
4. drowsiness 

Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)

a urinary cholinergic

1. Basaljel
2. Sevelamer hydrochloride (Renagel)

• take with the 1st bite of food
• do not administer other meds concurrently with Amphojel, separate by at least 1 hour 

what is an expected side effect of Magnesium supplements

name 3

1. hypersolmnolence (sleepy)
2. hot flashes
3. lethargy

what are immunosuppressants used for

name 2

1. autoimmune disorders
2. prevent organ rejection; life long therapy 

Neutropenia - decrease WBC

AND

thrombocytopenia