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Case Study (Diuretics and Potassium Imbalance) Flashcards

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2183011461High potassium levelsHyperkalemia, perform ECG to check for dysrthymias0
2183015440LasixMay cause transient hearing loss, avoid taking with other ototoxic drugs such as gentamicin Useful in patients with renal impairments1
2183021958Thiazide diureticsCause hypokalemia, if taken with digoxin, these effect can be increased, dysrthymias may develop Not very useful in patient swith renal impairment2
2183027702Diuretics best time to takein the morning3
2183048459Patients on loop diureticsEnsure patient eats potassium rich foods, like citrus fruits4
2183071277triamterene (Dyrenium)potassium sparing diuretic5
2183072144Signs of hyperkalemiaConfusion, anxiety, weakness, and numbness or tingling of the hands and feet6
2183075918Adverse effects of LasixHyponatremia, dehydration, hypotension, hyperglycemia, and hyperuricemia7

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