DIURETICS
Thiazides
Loop Diuretics
Potassium Sparing
THIAZIDE-(most end in ZIDE)
Action:
-Decrease BP by producing sodium & water loss
-Decrease Fluid overload
--POTASSIUM WASTING
THIAZIDE
Side Effects:
Dizziness, Hypokalemia, Increase Urine Output, Photosensitivity
THIAZIDE
Uses:
-Peripheral Edema, HTN, Diuresis
-Treat HTN in pt's w/ heart, kidney and liver damage
THIAZIDE:
Asses:
-Monitor: Potassium levels, I&O, weight,BP,P.
-Asses: Edema, lung sounds
LOOP DIURETICS- (most end in IDE/ #1 Lasix)
Action:
-Blocks transport of chloride,sodium, potassium in the loop of henle POTASSIUM WASTING.
-Decreases fluid overload
LOOP DIURETICS
Side Effects:
-Auto Toxicity(ringing in ears),tinnitis, dehydration
-Hypotension
-Hypokalemia
-Hyponatremia
LOOP DIURETICS
Uses:
Pulmonary Edema, CHF, Hepatic(liver) Cirrhosis
LOOP DIURETICS
Asses:
-Asses: BP and P prior to admin. (norm admin. A.M to avoid nocturia)
-Monitor: K (Potassium) levels
(note: potassium depleting due to increase urination causing dysrhythmias), I&O
-Increase green leafy veg.
POTASSIUM SPARING ( most end in TONE)
Action:
Increase excretion of water and sodium saving Potassium
Note: do not give to pt w/ hyperkalemia
POTASSIUM SPARING
Side Effects:
Hyperkalemia, rash, dry mouth,photosensitivity, anemia, anorexia,diarrhea
POTASSIUM SPARING
Uses:
Edema, HTN, Increase urine Output
POTASSIUM SPARING
Asses:
Urinary Output, Potassium levels
Avoid Potassium foods, Salt Supplements
Signs: of Hyperkalemia (weakness, fatigue,confusion,dyspnea,arrhythmias)