NUR 210, 242 - Exam 3 Pharm Study guide (100% correct).

Exam 3 pharm study guide Loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide diuretics Drug classification Thiazides Thiazide-like diuretics Loop High ceiling diuretics Potassium-sparing Potassium sparing diuretics Thiazide Action Acts on the distal convoluted renal tube. Promotes sodium, chloride, and water excretion Indications Hydrochlorothiazide Decrease blood pressure Decrease amount of fluid within the body Treats peripheral edema Side effects Hyperglycemia Hypercalcemia Hypokalemia Dizziness Vertigo Adverse reactions Cardiac dysrhythmias Orthostatic hypotension Severe hypokalemia Contraindications Renal failure Diabetes Interactions Digoxin Herbal products Loop diuretics Action Act on the loop on henle by inhibiting chloride transport of sodium and passive reabsorption of sodium. As more fluid is passed out by the kidneys, less fluid remains in the bloodstream Indications Furosemide HF Renal dysfunction Hypertension Peripheral and pulmonary edema Side effects Electrolyte imbalances Decrease in potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium Hyperglycemia Dizziness Headache Adverse reactions Hypokalemia Hyponatremia Hypomagnesemia Orthostatic hypotension Renal failure Contraindications Severe electrolyte imbalance Hypovolemia Anuria Diabetes mellitus Hypotension Interactions Digoxin-risk for digitalis toxicity Lithium Potassium-sparing Action Blocks the action of aldosterone Promotes sodium and water excretion and promotes potassium retention Indications Spironolactone Edema/fluid retention Hypertension Congestive heart failure Kidney disease