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Used to treat edema associated with heart failure and to control hypertension
1.Lasix (Furosimie) 2. Bumex 3. Edecrin 4. Demadex
They will still work even if kidney function is somewhat decreased
Act on the loop of Henle - a part of the nephron
Side Effects: 1. Dehydration 2. Electrolyte Imbalance 3. Orthostatic hypotension 4. Diarrhea 5. Dizziness 6. Overdoses (potential)
is the most common loop diuretic used in the management of pulmonary edema, CHF, and ascites (IV or Oral)
Indications for use: 1. renal failure, 2. head injury (reduces edema in brain)
Can also be used as an aid in the removal of toxic substances from the body- as in poisonings
Osmotic diuretic: Works by pulling water from the cells
It does not deplete electrolytes as much. If the renal blood flow is down then ___________ will have difficulty working.
IV ONLY
Usually placed in a bag and allowed to drip
1. Spironolactone (Aldactone) 2. Amiloride (Midamor)
Block aldosterone receptors
It will cause sodium and water to be excreted
Drugs in this class can cause problems with potassium supplements lithium, and with the class of drugs called Ace inhibitors.
Side Effects: 1. Hyperkalemia 2. Dizziness
1. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Esidrix, Hydrodiuril) 2. Metolazone
Indications for use: 1. CHF 2. Hepatic failure 2. Hypertension
They cause the relaxation of the small blood vessels and reduce the work on the heart
Use with caution in impaired renal function
Only oral
1. Dextrain 2. Hetastarch 3. Albumin
Move fluid from the interstitial compartment to the plasma compartment. It contains protein
1. Fresh Frozen Plasma 2. Packed red blood cells 3. Plasma Protein Fraction 4. Whole Blood
What do you never use with blood products?
Indications for use: 1. Maintenance of fluids 2. Emergency fluid replacement 3. Base for mixing other meds for administration
Non-protein containing solutions
Two RN's must check blood and sign the documentation that's it's appropriate units of blood
Indications for use: 1. cardiac arrest
Adverse reactions depend on form of administration
Used in PO form as an antacid
In IV form for the treatment of metabolic acidosis as in cardiac arrest
Use with caution in persons with CHF or renal problems
Side Effects: 1. GI distress 2. Bleeding 3. IV will cause burning/irritation
Tang like powder. Stir up with 4oz of water and make sure it's dissolved.
Non enteric should not be taken with food (do not chew, just swallow)
Normal dose for IV drip would be 1.5-2g/kg (of pt weight) given over 30-60mins
Can cause seizures and pulmonary congestion
Contain fluids and electrolytes that are normally found within the body.
This electrolyte is safer to administer orally then by IV

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