What are the Indications of Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
edema, hypertension
What are the Actions of Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
prevents reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, increase excretion of water, sodium, chloride, magnesium, potassium
What is the Therapeutic Class of Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
diuretics
What is the Pharmacologic Class of Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
oop diuretics
What are the Nursing Considerations of Furosemide (Lasix) Nursing Pharmacology Considerations?
use caution with liver disease
may cause hypotension, dry mouth, excessive urination, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, metabolic alkalosis
hypokalemia may lead to increase risk of digoxin toxicity
monitor renal panel
use caution with other anithypertensives
causes arthritic symptoms/do not administer with aminoglycosides due to ototoxicity
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