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GALEN PHARM EXAM 3
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
loop diuretic - correct answer- furosemide
furosemide clinical indication - correct answer- peripheral edema
Furosemide side effects - correct answer- Nausea, dizziness, electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramping, blurred vision
Furosemide adverse reactions - correct answer- Hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension, hyperglycemia, hearing loss
Furosemide nursing considerations/ contraindications - correct answer- 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 - correct answer- Spirolactone
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Sprironolactone clinical indication - correct answer- edema
Spironolactone side effects - correct answer- Headache, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, GI discomfort
Spironolactone adverse reactions - correct answer- Pulmonary Edema, Hypertension, HF, ascites
Spironolactone nursing considerations/contraindications - correct answer- Monitor serum potassium, teach patient s/s of hyperkalemia. Contraindicated in patients with liver disease and renal dysfunction
thiazide diuretic - correct answer- Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide clinical indication - correct answer- hypertension
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Hydrochlorothiazide side effects - correct answer- Dizziness, headache, weakness, photosensitivity, muscle cramps
Hydrochlorothiazide adverse reactions - correct answer- Orthostatic hypotension, severe hypokalemia, hyponatremia
Hydrochlorothiazide nursing considerations/ contraindications - correct answer- Monitor serum potassium level, Monitor liver and renal function. Contraindicated for patients with DM, and hx of hypotension
Osmotic - correct answer- Mannitol
Mannitol clinical indications - correct answer- Cerebral Edema and ICP
Mannitol side effects - correct answer- Headache, blurred vision, dry mouth electrolyte imbalance
Mannitol adverse reactions - correct answer- Pulmonary edema, blood pressure, Renal failure
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