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section of the nephron tubule that conserves water and minimizes the volume
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1 Pharmocology 2 furosemide mechanism of action
3 source of drugs 4 loop of henle
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Pharmocology the study of the biological effects of chemicals
the study of how drugs are used to treat, prevent, and
pharamcotherapeutics diagnose disease (the drug's effects on the body, the
body's response to the drug)
, administering drugs, assessing drug effects
(therapeutic and adverse), intervening to make drug
nursing responsibilities regimen more tolerable, providing patient teaching
about drugs and drug regimens, monitoring the
overall patient care plan to prevent med errors
assessments, nursing diagnosis, planning for patient
nurse process and
centered care, implementation of interventions,
medications
evaluation of treatment
natural (plants, animal products, inorganic
source of drugs compounds), synthetic (modeled after chemicals in
plants, animals, and environment)
brand (trade) name, generic name, over the counter,
Types of drugs behind the counter, controlled substances, safety
during pregnancy, orphan drugs
Rights of med right med, right patient, right dose, right route, right
administration time, right documentation, right education
1 gram 1000 mg
1kg 2.2 lbs
1tsp 5 mL
1 ounce 30 mL
Lasix
furosemide
Loop Diuretic
Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the
furosemide mechanism of kidneys at the Loop of Henle. Results in excretion of
action water, sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, and
magnesium through increased urinary output.
treatment of edema associated with heart failure,
furosemide indications
acute pulmonary edema, hypertension