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the top 50 nursing meds with side effects, uses, and key nursing tips in one
easy guide.
💊1. Furosemide (Lasix)
● Class: Loop diuretic
● Use: Edema, hypertension
● Side Effects: Hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity, dehydration
● Nursing Considerations: Monitor potassium levels, I&O, and blood pressure; give in
the morning to avoid nocturia.
💊2. Lisinopril
● Class: ACE inhibitor
● Use: Hypertension, heart failure
● Side Effects: Dry cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension
● Nursing Considerations: Monitor potassium and BP; avoid potassium-rich foods;
caution with renal impairment.
💊3. Digoxin
● Class: Cardiac glycoside
● Use: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation
● Side Effects: Bradycardia, nausea, visual disturbances (yellow halos)
● Nursing Considerations: Check apical pulse (hold <60 bpm), monitor digoxin level
(0.5–2.0 ng/mL), potassium must be normal.
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the top 50 nursing meds with side effects, uses, and key nursing tips in one
easy guide.
💊1. Furosemide (Lasix)
● Class: Loop diuretic
● Use: Edema, hypertension
● Side Effects: Hypokalemia, hypotension, ototoxicity, dehydration
● Nursing Considerations: Monitor potassium levels, I&O, and blood pressure; give in
the morning to avoid nocturia.
💊2. Lisinopril
● Class: ACE inhibitor
● Use: Hypertension, heart failure
● Side Effects: Dry cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension
● Nursing Considerations: Monitor potassium and BP; avoid potassium-rich foods;
caution with renal impairment.
💊3. Digoxin
● Class: Cardiac glycoside
● Use: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation
● Side Effects: Bradycardia, nausea, visual disturbances (yellow halos)
● Nursing Considerations: Check apical pulse (hold <60 bpm), monitor digoxin level
(0.5–2.0 ng/mL), potassium must be normal.
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