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| 20-80mg po per day as a single dose or 10-40mg po BID |
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| Dosage/Route/Frequency ordered |
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| CHF (chronic heart failure) |
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-inhibits the reabsorption of Na and Cl from loop of henle and distal rental tubule.
-Increase renal excretion
-increase renal blood flow
-decrease BP
-decrease renal vascular restriction |
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| side effects most likely occur secondary to medication |
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| dizziness, hearing loss, hypertension, constipation, excessive urination, dehydration, aplastic anemia, decrease K and Na |
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| Action does a nurse need to take specific of this medication |
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-assess BP and Pulse before and during administration
-assess fluid status (monitor daily weight, I&O ratios)
-assess pt. for tinnitus
-assess for allergy to sulfonamides
-assess for s&s of fever, increased BUN and nephrocalcinosis
-Assess K and Na |
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-Foods high in K
-How to schedule doses
-Purpose of medication
-notify MD if s&s of decreased K, weakness, cramps, nausea, dizziness, numbness or tingling of extremities occurs.
-Advise pt to notify MD of weight gain |
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| Other medications the client taking that may interact with/alter the action of medication |
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-digoxin - loss of K
-metoprolol - decrease BP |
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| 30-60min (increase renal impairment) |
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