unit 3 pharm NU578
QUESTIONS AND VERIFED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
what are the 4 classes of diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER-high ceiling (loop), thiazide, osmotic,
potassium sparing
potassium sparing can be further divided into 2 categories - CORRECT ANSWER-aldosterone
antagonists, mono-aldosterone antagonists
5th group, used mainly for interoccular pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors
most frequently prescribed loop diuretic - CORRECT ANSWER-furosemide (lasix)
loop diuretics MOA - CORRECT ANSWER-they work in the thick portion of the ascending loop of
henle, blocking re-absorption of nacl, thereby preventing passive re-absorption of water ,
produces profound diuresis
pharmokinetics of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-IV, IM, Oral administration
oral loop diuretics, furosemide, pharmokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER-begin working in 60
minutes, continue for 8 hours, used when rapid movement is not neccessary
,therapeutics of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-reserved for situations requiring rapid or
mass movement of fluid. should be avoided when less efficacious diuretics will suffice (like
thiazides)
what conditions justify the use of loop diuretics such as furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER-
pulmonary edema associated with CHF, edema of hepatic, cardiac, or renal origin, hypertension
that cannot be controlled with other diuretics
adverse effects of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-hyponatremia, hypochloremia,
dehydration
signs of evolving dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-dry mouth, excessive thirst, oliguria
impending dehydration can also be anticipated in what situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
excessive weight loss
how can this be minimized? - CORRECT ANSWER-starting with a low dose and monitoring for
weight loss and adjusting dose or giving intermittent doses
dehydration can promote what? - CORRECT ANSWER-thrombosis and embolus
signs and symptoms of thrombosis or embolus r/t dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-headache,
chest pain, calf pain, pain in pelvis
what should you do if these symptoms occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-hold the furosemide and
seek medical treatment
muscarinic agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
, parkinson's type disorders induced by psychiatric medications - CORRECT ANSWER-
peripheral nervous system stim as related to sede effects of drugs such as anticholinergic effects
- CORRECT ANSWER-
review autonomic system - CORRECT ANSWER-
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAI) - CORRECT ANSWER-
tyramine containing foods to avoid - CORRECT ANSWER-
MAOI interaction with tyramine - CORRECT ANSWER-
Appropriate meds for those with h/o Opioid abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidote for a narcotic, benzodiazepine and other CNS agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
Review the effects of agents such as Lortab/Oxycontin, long-acting vs. immediate release
opiates - CORRECT ANSWER-
Appropriate drugs for PCAs (patient controlled anesthesia) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidepressants: Actions/SE and MOA for Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER-
Actions/SE and MOA for Paxil - CORRECT ANSWER-
QUESTIONS AND VERIFED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ [LATEST] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
what are the 4 classes of diuretics? - CORRECT ANSWER-high ceiling (loop), thiazide, osmotic,
potassium sparing
potassium sparing can be further divided into 2 categories - CORRECT ANSWER-aldosterone
antagonists, mono-aldosterone antagonists
5th group, used mainly for interoccular pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors
most frequently prescribed loop diuretic - CORRECT ANSWER-furosemide (lasix)
loop diuretics MOA - CORRECT ANSWER-they work in the thick portion of the ascending loop of
henle, blocking re-absorption of nacl, thereby preventing passive re-absorption of water ,
produces profound diuresis
pharmokinetics of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-IV, IM, Oral administration
oral loop diuretics, furosemide, pharmokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER-begin working in 60
minutes, continue for 8 hours, used when rapid movement is not neccessary
,therapeutics of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-reserved for situations requiring rapid or
mass movement of fluid. should be avoided when less efficacious diuretics will suffice (like
thiazides)
what conditions justify the use of loop diuretics such as furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER-
pulmonary edema associated with CHF, edema of hepatic, cardiac, or renal origin, hypertension
that cannot be controlled with other diuretics
adverse effects of loop diuretics - CORRECT ANSWER-hyponatremia, hypochloremia,
dehydration
signs of evolving dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-dry mouth, excessive thirst, oliguria
impending dehydration can also be anticipated in what situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-
excessive weight loss
how can this be minimized? - CORRECT ANSWER-starting with a low dose and monitoring for
weight loss and adjusting dose or giving intermittent doses
dehydration can promote what? - CORRECT ANSWER-thrombosis and embolus
signs and symptoms of thrombosis or embolus r/t dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER-headache,
chest pain, calf pain, pain in pelvis
what should you do if these symptoms occur? - CORRECT ANSWER-hold the furosemide and
seek medical treatment
muscarinic agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
, parkinson's type disorders induced by psychiatric medications - CORRECT ANSWER-
peripheral nervous system stim as related to sede effects of drugs such as anticholinergic effects
- CORRECT ANSWER-
review autonomic system - CORRECT ANSWER-
monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MOAI) - CORRECT ANSWER-
tyramine containing foods to avoid - CORRECT ANSWER-
MAOI interaction with tyramine - CORRECT ANSWER-
Appropriate meds for those with h/o Opioid abuse - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidote for a narcotic, benzodiazepine and other CNS agents - CORRECT ANSWER-
Review the effects of agents such as Lortab/Oxycontin, long-acting vs. immediate release
opiates - CORRECT ANSWER-
Appropriate drugs for PCAs (patient controlled anesthesia) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Antidepressants: Actions/SE and MOA for Prozac - CORRECT ANSWER-
Actions/SE and MOA for Paxil - CORRECT ANSWER-
