Galen NUR 210 Exam 3 Question and Answer 2026 | Final Review and Exam Preparation Pack | Grade A+

Galen NUR 210 Exam 3 Question and
Answer 2026 | Final Review and Exam
Preparation Pack | Grade A+
• Furosemide (Lasix). CORRECT ANSWER: Potassium Wasting Loop
Diuretic used for Edema.


Inhibition of sodium and water reabsorption from the Loop of Henle and
distal renal tubes. K, Mg, Ca may also be excreted.


Adverse Reactions: orthostatic hypotension, hyperglycemia, K+,Na+,
Mag+ deficit


• Spironolactone (Aldactone). CORRECT ANSWER: Potassium
Sparing Diuretic used for Edema


Acts on distal renal tubes to promote sodium and water excretion and
potassium retention.


Adverse Reactions: severe hyperkalemia, thrombocytopenia


• Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide). CORRECT ANSWER: Potassium
Wasting Thiazide Diuretic used for increasing urine output and edema


Action is on the renal distule tubes, promoting Na, K, and water
excretion and decreasing preload and cardiac output; also decreases

, edema; acts on arterioles and causes vasodilation, thus decreasing blood
pressure


Adverse Reactions: orthostatic hypotension, hyponatremia,
hypokalemia, hypercalcemia


• Mannitol (Osmitrol). CORRECT ANSWER: Potassium Wasting
Osmotic Diuretic used for IOP ICP and edema


Increases osmolality (concentration) and sodium reabsoprtion in the
proximal tubue and Loop of Henle.


Adverse Reactions: pulmonary edema, tachycardia from rapid shift of
fluids


Mannitol can crystallize so it must be warmed to dissolve crystals before
administration


• Prazosin (Minipress). CORRECT ANSWER: Potassium Wasting
Alpha Adrenergic Blocker used to control hypertension


Dilates peripheral blood vessels by blocking alpha adrenergic receptors.


Adverse Effects: orthostatic hypotension, palpitation, tachycardia