QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉Mode of action for furosemide. Answer: increases urine
production
◉mode of action for lisinopril. Answer: treats hypertension by
reducing angiotensin II.
◉3 Side effects for using furosemide. Answer: - tinnitus
- headache
- nausea
◉3 side effects for using lisinopril. Answer: - hypotension
- renal dysfunction
- cough
◉2 nursing considerations for using furosemide. Answer: - assess
for dehydration ensure pt fluid intake is good
- monitor blood pressure
,◉2 nursing considerations for using lisinopril. Answer: - monitor
blood pressure
- give them some meds if they are finding it hard to void or if they
are voiding too much
◉What 2 blood pathology tests should be conducted for AKI.
Answer: - FBC
- Urea and electrolyte (U&E) - see if potassium is elevated
◉3 education points regarding AKI. Answer: - skin may become dry
due to oedema so having a good skin hygiene is essential
- eat a diet low in potaissum
- increase water and other lfuids if your dehydrated but if you see
your legs and arms starting to swell put yourself on a fluid
restriction
◉What is Benign Prostatic hypertrophy. Answer: is an enlargment of
the prostate gland.
◉3 Symptoms of Benign prostatic hypertrophy. Answer: - difficulty
initiating urination
- changes to sexual function
- haematuira
, ◉What is the patho for benign prostatic hypertrophy. Answer: the
reason is unkown. The prostate enlarges -> increased pressure ->
decreased urination
◉What are two risk factors assoicated with benign prostatic
hypertrophy. Answer: - aging
- testosterone levels
◉2 complications associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Answer: - urinary retention
- haematuira (blood in urine)
◉What 2 medications are used to treat benign prostatic
hypertrophy. Answer: - Tamsulosin
- Dutasteride
◉mode of action for Tamsulosin. Answer: relaxes the muscles in the
prostate and bladder so that urine can flow easily
◉mode of action for Dutasteride. Answer: inhibits the conversion of
testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (responsible for enlargment of
prostate)