NUR LATEST UPDATED EXAM AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING COMPLETE STUDYGUIDE A GRADED.

NUR LATEST UPDATED EXAM AT GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING COMPLETE STUDYGUIDE A GRADED. Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Uses -Treat Hypertesion -Edema from Heart Failure -Hepatic Cirrhosis Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Side effects/adverse reactions -Dizziness, headache, weakness -GI distress -Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance -Hypotension, Orthostatic Hypotension -Hyperglycemia -Photosensitivity -Hypokalemia, Dysrhythmias Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Contraindications -Renal Failure with Anuria -Electrolyte Depletion (Caution: Hepatic Dysfunction and Diabetes Mellitus) Hydrochlorothiazide (Thiazide Diuretics) Interactions -Increased Digoxin toxicity with Hypokalemia -Anti-Diabetic Drugs -Steroids Furosemide (Loop diuretics) Action Inhibits water and sodium reabsorption, potassium, magnesium, and calcium are also excreted Montelukast (Leukotriene receptor antagonist) Action Binds with leukotriene receptors to reduce inflammatory process and bronchoconstriction