| A | B |
|---|
| Diuretics | relieve edema with FJ, pulmonary edma, liver failure and renal failure |
| Thiazide Diuretics | Belong to a class calledAn e Sulfonamides |
| Example of a loop diuretic | Furosemide |
| One nursing measure that is important when giving diuretics | Weigh daily |
| When loop diuretics are combined with aminoglycosides what should be watched for? | ototoxicity |
| What is contraindicated when using potassium sparing diuretics? | hyperkalemia |
| Wa patient with glaucoma is having eye surgery which class of drug would help decrease intraocular pressure | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
| What is a good choice for treating UTIs | cranberry juice |
| Which class of drugs is good for treating smooth muscle spasms cused by cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis | Urinary tract antispasmodics |
| What are adverse effects of urinary tract analgesics | staining of contact lens and reddish organge coloring of urine |
| The antibiotic of choice for cystitis and is difficult to follow medical regimen | fosfomycin |
| What 2 drugs would a pt diagnosed with BPH be given | alpha adrenergic blockers and testosterone production blockers |
| Before giving a drug for BPH what should be done | need a prostate exam and PSA level |
| What is good teaching for female children to prevent UTIs | wipe from front to back, drink water and hand hygiene |
| How do decongestants work | cause vasoconstriction, reducing blood flow of nasal passages |
| Nursing measure for patients taking antihistamines | Drink fluids, use humidifier, avoid smoking or areas with smoking |
| Why are mucolytics given | to break down mucus and cough up secretions |
| What cualture has had a greater risk of asthma related deaths | African Americans |
| What condition would need to monitor if patient received IV cimetidine? | cardiac arrhythmias |
| What is teaching points for patient taking a laxative? | Drink water, fiber, exercise |
