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What are the adverse effects of osmotic diuretics? - edema headache NV fluid/electrolyte imbalance At what rate should drugs be administered to avoid ototoxicity? - 10-20 mg over 1-2 min How do osmotic diuretics reduce intracranial pressure? - can leave capillary space of all tissues except t...

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What are the adverse effects of osmotic diuretics? - edema

headache

NV

fluid/electrolyte imbalance



At what rate should drugs be administered to avoid ototoxicity? - 10-20 mg over 1-2 min



How do osmotic diuretics reduce intracranial pressure? - can leave capillary space of all tissues
except the brain (does not cross BBB)

when it exits, it draws water along with it

edema of hands and feet rather than brain



How is mannitol prepared? - must use filter whether crystals or not

warm up in warm water if crystals are present



Nursing implications - in notes



Overview of diuretics - block sodium (and thus water) and chloride reabsoprtion

increase in urine flow is directly related to the amount of Na and Cl reabsorption it blocks

diuretics that block reabsorption early in the nephron have potential of creating the greatest effect

the more proximal to the bowmans capsule and the more distal to the collecting duct = the more
powerful the diuretic



What are the adverse effects of K-sparing diuretics? - hyperkalemia**

gastritis

impotence

deepening of voice

, tumore

gynecomastic

menstrual irregularities

increased facial hair in women



What are the adverse effects of loop diuretics? - hypokalemia

hyponatremia

hypocalcemia

hypercholesterolemia

hyperuricemia

hyperglycemia

metabolic alkalosis

dehydration

postural hypertension

hypersensitivity

ototoxicity- temporary hearing loss (especially if given by rapid IV bolus)



What are the adverse effects of thiazide diuretics? - hypokalemia (not as severe as Lasix, may not
need supplement)

hyponatremia

hypomagnesemia

hypercalcemia

hyperuricemia

hyperglycemia

impotence

increased LDL



What are the characterisitics of K-sparing diuretics? - mild diuretics (most distal to bowman's
capsule)

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