{"id":292,"date":"2019-12-08T22:23:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-08T22:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/6-9-diuretics\/"},"modified":"2021-12-07T11:18:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-07T11:18:02","slug":"6-9-diuretics","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/chapter\/6-9-diuretics\/","title":{"raw":"6.9 Diuretics","rendered":"6.9 Diuretics"},"content":{"raw":"Diuretics are used to decrease blood pressure and to decrease symptoms of fluid overload such as edema. There are many classifications of diuretics. We will discuss loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Other diuretics, such as osmotic diuretics, are used to decrease fluid from cerebrospinal fluid and the brain.\n\nDiuretics cause diuresis (increased urine flow) by inhibiting sodium and water reabsorption from the kidney tubules. By eliminating excess water, blood volume and blood pressure, as well as preload, are decreased.\n\nDiuretics are often used in combination with other antihypertensive agents to reduce a patient\u2019s blood pressure.\n<h3><a id=\"_jnob45kgosau\" href=\"\"><\/a>Furosemide<\/h3>\n<strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong>\n\nLoop diuretics inhibit absorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of henle and proximal and distal tubules, thus causing fluid loss, along with sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium losses. Loop diuretics are very potent diuretics and are used when a patient has an exacerbation of fluid overload.\n\n<strong>Indications for Use<\/strong>\n\nFurosemide is used to treat patients with edema and is also used to treat hypertension. IV furosemide is used to urgently treat pulmonary edema.\n\n<strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong>\n\nThe onset of diuresis following oral administration is within 1 hour. The peak effect occurs within the first or second hour. The duration of diuretic effect is 6 to 8 hours. When possible, loop diuretics should be administered in the morning, and evening doses should be avoided (unless urgent) so that sleep is not disturbed.\n\nNurses should continually monitor for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that can occur with excessive diuresis, such as dryness of mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, hypotension, oliguria, tachycardia, arrhythmia, or gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting.\n\nUse cautiously in the geriatric population who have decreased renal function. Kidney function should be monitored closely for all patients because this is a potent medication that works within the kidney tubules.\n\nMonitor the patient closely for hypokalemia if furosemide is used concomitantly with digoxin. Hypokalemia may increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.\n\n<strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong>\n\nAdverse effects include dehydration, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia. Health care providers may add potassium to a patient\u2019s scheduled medication list to decrease risk of hypokalemia. If using IV route, the administration must be given slowly to reduce the risk of the patient developing ototoxicity.<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a>. [\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong>\n\nAdvise patients to change position slowly as they may experience orthostatic changes.\u00a0 Patients should also report weight gain of more than three pounds in a day to their healthcare provider.\u00a0 Patients should also be encouraged to enjoy potassium-rich foods during loop diuretic drug therapy.<sup>[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nNow let's take a closer look at the medication grid for furosemide in Table 6.9a.<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a>. [\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nTable 6.9a Furosemide Medication Grid\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 72.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 94.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong>\n\n<strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 402.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 392.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 297.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 72.6875px\" scope=\"row\">Loop diuretic<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 94.6875px\"><a class=\"rId18\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=79d9aef8-cfb9-4f6e-ac15-f830d7ea2324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furosemide<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 402.688px\">Assess blood pressure\n\nMonitor electrolytes (potassium)\n\nPromote potassium-rich diet\n\nAssess renal function\n\nAssess for dehydration, intake and output\n\nMonitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 392.688px\">Based on indication; decreased blood pressure or edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 297.688px\">Dehydration\n\nElectrolyte depletion (especially potassium)\n\nOtotoxicity with rapid IV infusion\n\nRenal impairment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n&nbsp;\n<div class=\"__UNKNOWN__\">\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h2>Critical Thinking Activity 6.9\n<img class=\"alignright wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/ORN-Icons_lightbulb-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Image of lightbulb in a circle\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\nMrs. Smith is a 79-year-old widow who has lived alone for the past 5 years. Three years ago she was hospitalized for an MI, which resulted in heart failure. She is compliant with her medications, which include digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg daily, furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg daily, and potassium (K-Dur) 20 mEq daily.\n\nRecently Mrs. Smith ran out of her potassium and thought that because it was \u201cjust a supplement,\u201d it would be OK to go without it until the next time she went to town to fill the prescription. She has not taken her potassium for a week.\n\nToday she comes into the clinic with generalized weakness, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea. Her BP is 104\/62, pulse 98 bpm and slightly irregular, RR 20, and temp 97.2 F. Blood is drawn and shows serum sodium level of 150 mEq\/L, digoxin level of 2.6ng\/ml and potassium level of 3.2 mEq\/L.\n\n1. What assessments should a nurse do before and after administering a diuretic?\n\n2. What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity? What can happen to a patient who has toxic levels of digoxin?\n\n3. What is the normal range for serum potassium level?\n\n4. What classification of medication is furosemide (Lasix)?\n\n5. Is dehydration a risk for patients on furosemide (Lasix)? Why or why not?\n\n6. How would you assess for dehydration?\n\n7. What electrolyte imbalance(s) can occur in patients taking furosemide (Lasix)?\n\n8. What relationship exists between this patient\u2019s furosemide, digoxin, and potassium levels?\n\nNote: Answers to the Critical Thinking activities can be found in the \"Answer Key\" sections at the end of the book.\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"_exgcforydgkv\" href=\"\"><\/a>Hydrochlorothiazide<\/h3>\n<strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong>\n\nThiazide diuretics work near the distal tubule to promote the excretion of sodium and water, thus causing diuresis. They are not effective for immediate diuresis.\n\n<strong>Indications for Use<\/strong>\n\nHydrochlorothiazide diuretics are used to manage hypertension and edema.\n\n<strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong>\n\nThiazide diuretics are contraindicated for patients who have anuria or hypersensitivity.\n\nAfter oral use, diuresis begins within 2 hours, peaks in about 4 hours, and lasts about 6 to 12 hours.\n\nUse with caution in severe renal disease.\n\n<strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong>\n\nPatients who are taking thiazide diuretics should be monitored for electrolyte depletion, dehydration, weakness, hypotension, renal impairment, and hypersensitivities.<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a>. [\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong>\n\nPatients should be instructed to take these medications at the same time each day and notify their healthcare provider if they experience significant changes in weight.\u00a0 Thiazide diuretics may cause orthostatic changes so individuals should change positions slowly.\u00a0 Additionally, some patients may note increased photosensitivity so protective measures should be taken.\u00a0 Patients should monitor their blood pressure and comply with interventions to reduce hypertension.[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]\n\nNow let's take a closer look at the medication grid for hydrochlorothiazide in Table 6.9b.<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a>\u00a0in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">. [\/footnote]\u00a0<\/span><\/sup>\n\nTable 6.9b H<span style=\"font-size: 1em\">ydrochlorothiazide Medication Grid<\/span>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 57px\">\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 71.6875px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 154.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong>\n\n<strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 337.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 394.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 300.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 174px\">\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 71.6875px;height: 174px\" scope=\"row\">Thiazide diuretics<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 154.688px;height: 174px\"><a class=\"rId19\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7b38ac8a-4540-4eb2-aedd-9aa966d22190\">hydrochlorothiazide <\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 337.688px;height: 174px\">Assess blood pressure\n\nMonitor electrolytes (potassium)\n\nPromote potassium-rich diet\n\nAssess renal function\n\nAssess for dehydration, intake and output\n\nMonitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 394.688px;height: 174px\">Decrease blood pressure\n\nDecrease edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 300.688px;height: 174px\">Electrolyte depletion\n\nDehydration and weakness\n\nHypotension\n\nRenal impairment\n\nHypersensitivity (vasculitis, respiratory distress, photosensitivity, rash)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n&nbsp;\n<h3><a id=\"_61istptecg0b\" href=\"\"><\/a>Spironolactone<\/h3>\nSpironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that is used as a mild diuretic or in combination with another diuretic.\n\n<strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong>\n\nSpironolactone acts primarily through competitive binding of receptors at the aldosterone-dependent sodium-potassium exchange site in the distal convoluted renal tubule. Spironolactone causes increased amounts of sodium and water to be excreted, while potassium is retained.\n\n<strong>Indications for Use<\/strong>\n\nSpironolactone is used to treat hypertension and to control edema for patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction.\n\n<strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong>\n\nThis medication may cause hyperkalemia. Monitor urine output and report if less than 30 ml\/hour. Use cautiously with patients who have renal impairment due to increased risk for hyperkalemia. Use cautiously in patients with liver impairment. Administer in the morning to avoid nocturia.\n\n<strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong>\n\nHyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, dehydration, hypotension, renal impairment, hypersensitivity, and gynecomastia. This medication may increase risk for lithium toxicity.<sup> [footnote]This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a>. [\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\n<strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong>\n\nPatients should be instructed to take these medications at the same time each day and notify their healthcare provider if they experience significant changes in weight. Diuretics may cause orthostatic changes so individuals should change positions slowly.\u00a0 Patients should be advised to avoid salt substitutes and foods that contain high levels of potassium.<sup>[footnote]uCentral from Unbound Medicine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral<\/a>[\/footnote]<\/sup>\n\nNow let's take a closer look at the medication grid for spironolactone in Table 6.9c<sup>[footnote]This work is a derivative of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a>\u00a0in the\u00a0<a style=\"font-size: 1em\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a><\/sup><span style=\"font-size: 1em\"><sup>. [\/footnote]<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span>\n\nTable 6.9c S<span style=\"font-size: 1em\">pironolactone <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Medication Grid<\/span>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 82.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 115.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong>\n\n<strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 352.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 410.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 312.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 82.6875px\" scope=\"col\">Potassium Sparing diuretics<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 115.688px\"><a class=\"rId20\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a7510768-8a52-4230-6aa0-b0d92d82588f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spironolactone<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 352.688px\">Assess blood pressure\n\nMonitor electrolytes (potassium)\n\nAssess renal function\n\nAssess for dehydration, intake and output\n\nMonitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 410.688px\">Decrease blood pressure\n\nDecrease edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 312.688px\">Hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia,hyperuricemia\n\nDehydration\n\nHypotension\n\nRenal impairment\n\nHypersensitivity (vasculitis, fever, anaphylactic reactions, rash)\n\nGynecomastia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 83.0625px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 117.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 354.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 412.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 314.063px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>Diuretics are used to decrease blood pressure and to decrease symptoms of fluid overload such as edema. There are many classifications of diuretics. We will discuss loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing diuretics. Other diuretics, such as osmotic diuretics, are used to decrease fluid from cerebrospinal fluid and the brain.<\/p>\n<p>Diuretics cause diuresis (increased urine flow) by inhibiting sodium and water reabsorption from the kidney tubules. By eliminating excess water, blood volume and blood pressure, as well as preload, are decreased.<\/p>\n<p>Diuretics are often used in combination with other antihypertensive agents to reduce a patient\u2019s blood pressure.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"_jnob45kgosau\" href=\"\"><\/a>Furosemide<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Loop diuretics inhibit absorption of sodium and chloride in the loop of henle and proximal and distal tubules, thus causing fluid loss, along with sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium losses. Loop diuretics are very potent diuretics and are used when a patient has an exacerbation of fluid overload.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indications for Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Furosemide is used to treat patients with edema and is also used to treat hypertension. IV furosemide is used to urgently treat pulmonary edema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The onset of diuresis following oral administration is within 1 hour. The peak effect occurs within the first or second hour. The duration of diuretic effect is 6 to 8 hours. When possible, loop diuretics should be administered in the morning, and evening doses should be avoided (unless urgent) so that sleep is not disturbed.<\/p>\n<p>Nurses should continually monitor for dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that can occur with excessive diuresis, such as dryness of mouth, thirst, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, hypotension, oliguria, tachycardia, arrhythmia, or gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>Use cautiously in the geriatric population who have decreased renal function. Kidney function should be monitored closely for all patients because this is a potent medication that works within the kidney tubules.<\/p>\n<p>Monitor the patient closely for hypokalemia if furosemide is used concomitantly with digoxin. Hypokalemia may increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adverse effects include dehydration, hypotension, and electrolyte imbalances such as hypokalemia. Health care providers may add potassium to a patient\u2019s scheduled medication list to decrease risk of hypokalemia. If using IV route, the administration must be given slowly to reduce the risk of the patient developing ototoxicity.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of Daily Med by U.S. National Library of Medicine in the public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-1\" href=\"#footnote-292-1\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[1]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Advise patients to change position slowly as they may experience orthostatic changes.\u00a0 Patients should also report weight gain of more than three pounds in a day to their healthcare provider.\u00a0 Patients should also be encouraged to enjoy potassium-rich foods during loop diuretic drug therapy.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-292-2\" href=\"#footnote-292-2\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a closer look at the medication grid for furosemide in Table 6.9a.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of Daily Med by U.S. National Library of Medicine in the public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-3\" href=\"#footnote-292-3\" aria-label=\"Footnote 3\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[3]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Table 6.9a Furosemide Medication Grid<\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 72.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 94.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 402.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 392.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 297.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 72.6875px\" scope=\"row\">Loop diuretic<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 94.6875px\"><a class=\"rId18\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=79d9aef8-cfb9-4f6e-ac15-f830d7ea2324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furosemide<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 402.688px\">Assess blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Monitor electrolytes (potassium)<\/p>\n<p>Promote potassium-rich diet<\/p>\n<p>Assess renal function<\/p>\n<p>Assess for dehydration, intake and output<\/p>\n<p>Monitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 392.688px\">Based on indication; decreased blood pressure or edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 297.688px\">Dehydration<\/p>\n<p>Electrolyte depletion (especially potassium)<\/p>\n<p>Ototoxicity with rapid IV infusion<\/p>\n<p>Renal impairment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"__UNKNOWN__\">\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<h2>Critical Thinking Activity 6.9<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-197\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.publishdot.com\/nursingpharmacology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/ORN-Icons_lightbulb-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Image of lightbulb in a circle\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n<p>Mrs. Smith is a 79-year-old widow who has lived alone for the past 5 years. Three years ago she was hospitalized for an MI, which resulted in heart failure. She is compliant with her medications, which include digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.125 mg daily, furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg daily, and potassium (K-Dur) 20 mEq daily.<\/p>\n<p>Recently Mrs. Smith ran out of her potassium and thought that because it was \u201cjust a supplement,\u201d it would be OK to go without it until the next time she went to town to fill the prescription. She has not taken her potassium for a week.<\/p>\n<p>Today she comes into the clinic with generalized weakness, fatigue, nausea, and diarrhea. Her BP is 104\/62, pulse 98 bpm and slightly irregular, RR 20, and temp 97.2 F. Blood is drawn and shows serum sodium level of 150 mEq\/L, digoxin level of 2.6ng\/ml and potassium level of 3.2 mEq\/L.<\/p>\n<p>1. What assessments should a nurse do before and after administering a diuretic?<\/p>\n<p>2. What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity? What can happen to a patient who has toxic levels of digoxin?<\/p>\n<p>3. What is the normal range for serum potassium level?<\/p>\n<p>4. What classification of medication is furosemide (Lasix)?<\/p>\n<p>5. Is dehydration a risk for patients on furosemide (Lasix)? Why or why not?<\/p>\n<p>6. How would you assess for dehydration?<\/p>\n<p>7. What electrolyte imbalance(s) can occur in patients taking furosemide (Lasix)?<\/p>\n<p>8. What relationship exists between this patient\u2019s furosemide, digoxin, and potassium levels?<\/p>\n<p>Note: Answers to the Critical Thinking activities can be found in the &#8220;Answer Key&#8221; sections at the end of the book.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"_exgcforydgkv\" href=\"\"><\/a>Hydrochlorothiazide<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thiazide diuretics work near the distal tubule to promote the excretion of sodium and water, thus causing diuresis. They are not effective for immediate diuresis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indications for Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hydrochlorothiazide diuretics are used to manage hypertension and edema.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thiazide diuretics are contraindicated for patients who have anuria or hypersensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>After oral use, diuresis begins within 2 hours, peaks in about 4 hours, and lasts about 6 to 12 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Use with caution in severe renal disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patients who are taking thiazide diuretics should be monitored for electrolyte depletion, dehydration, weakness, hypotension, renal impairment, and hypersensitivities.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of Daily Med by U.S. National Library of Medicine in the public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-4\" href=\"#footnote-292-4\" aria-label=\"Footnote 4\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[4]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patients should be instructed to take these medications at the same time each day and notify their healthcare provider if they experience significant changes in weight.\u00a0 Thiazide diuretics may cause orthostatic changes so individuals should change positions slowly.\u00a0 Additionally, some patients may note increased photosensitivity so protective measures should be taken.\u00a0 Patients should monitor their blood pressure and comply with interventions to reduce hypertension.<a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-292-5\" href=\"#footnote-292-5\" aria-label=\"Footnote 5\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[5]<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a closer look at the medication grid for hydrochlorothiazide in Table 6.9b.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of\u00a0Daily Med\u00a0by\u00a0U.S. National Library of Medicine\u00a0in the\u00a0public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-6\" href=\"#footnote-292-6\" aria-label=\"Footnote 6\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[6]<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Table 6.9b H<span style=\"font-size: 1em\">ydrochlorothiazide Medication Grid<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 57px\">\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 71.6875px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 154.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 337.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration <\/strong><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 394.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 300.688px;height: 57px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 174px\">\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 71.6875px;height: 174px\" scope=\"row\">Thiazide diuretics<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 154.688px;height: 174px\"><a class=\"rId19\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=7b38ac8a-4540-4eb2-aedd-9aa966d22190\">hydrochlorothiazide <\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 337.688px;height: 174px\">Assess blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Monitor electrolytes (potassium)<\/p>\n<p>Promote potassium-rich diet<\/p>\n<p>Assess renal function<\/p>\n<p>Assess for dehydration, intake and output<\/p>\n<p>Monitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 394.688px;height: 174px\">Decrease blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Decrease edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 300.688px;height: 174px\">Electrolyte depletion<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration and weakness<\/p>\n<p>Hypotension<\/p>\n<p>Renal impairment<\/p>\n<p>Hypersensitivity (vasculitis, respiratory distress, photosensitivity, rash)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"_61istptecg0b\" href=\"\"><\/a>Spironolactone<\/h3>\n<p>Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic that is used as a mild diuretic or in combination with another diuretic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mechanism of Action<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spironolactone acts primarily through competitive binding of receptors at the aldosterone-dependent sodium-potassium exchange site in the distal convoluted renal tubule. Spironolactone causes increased amounts of sodium and water to be excreted, while potassium is retained.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indications for Use<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Spironolactone is used to treat hypertension and to control edema for patients with heart failure or liver dysfunction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nursing Considerations Across the Lifespan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This medication may cause hyperkalemia. Monitor urine output and report if less than 30 ml\/hour. Use cautiously with patients who have renal impairment due to increased risk for hyperkalemia. Use cautiously in patients with liver impairment. Administer in the morning to avoid nocturia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, dehydration, hypotension, renal impairment, hypersensitivity, and gynecomastia. This medication may increase risk for lithium toxicity.<sup> <a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of Daily Med by U.S. National Library of Medicine in the public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-7\" href=\"#footnote-292-7\" aria-label=\"Footnote 7\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[7]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p><strong>Patient Teaching &amp; Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patients should be instructed to take these medications at the same time each day and notify their healthcare provider if they experience significant changes in weight. Diuretics may cause orthostatic changes so individuals should change positions slowly.\u00a0 Patients should be advised to avoid salt substitutes and foods that contain high levels of potassium.<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"uCentral from Unbound Medicine. https:\/\/www.unboundmedicine.com\/ucentral\" id=\"return-footnote-292-8\" href=\"#footnote-292-8\" aria-label=\"Footnote 8\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[8]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Now let&#8217;s take a closer look at the medication grid for spironolactone in Table 6.9c<sup><a class=\"footnote\" title=\"This work is a derivative of\u00a0Daily Med\u00a0by\u00a0U.S. National Library of Medicine\u00a0in the\u00a0public domain.\" id=\"return-footnote-292-9\" href=\"#footnote-292-9\" aria-label=\"Footnote 9\"><sup class=\"footnote\">[9]<\/sup><\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Table 6.9c S<span style=\"font-size: 1em\">pironolactone <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 1em\">Medication Grid<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"grid\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 82.6875px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Class\/<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Subclass<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 115.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Prototype-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>generic<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 352.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Considerations<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 410.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Therapeutic Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 312.688px\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Adverse\/Side Effects<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 82.6875px\" scope=\"col\">Potassium Sparing diuretics<\/th>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 115.688px\"><a class=\"rId20\" href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a7510768-8a52-4230-6aa0-b0d92d82588f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spironolactone<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 352.688px\">Assess blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Monitor electrolytes (potassium)<\/p>\n<p>Assess renal function<\/p>\n<p>Assess for dehydration, intake and output<\/p>\n<p>Monitor weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 410.688px\">Decrease blood pressure<\/p>\n<p>Decrease edema<\/td>\n<td style=\"background-color: transparent;padding: 5pt;border: 1pt solid #000000;width: 312.688px\">Hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia,hyperuricemia<\/p>\n<p>Dehydration<\/p>\n<p>Hypotension<\/p>\n<p>Renal impairment<\/p>\n<p>Hypersensitivity (vasculitis, fever, anaphylactic reactions, rash)<\/p>\n<p>Gynecomastia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 83.0625px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 117.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 354.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 412.063px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 314.063px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr class=\"before-footnotes clear\" \/><div class=\"footnotes\"><ol><li id=\"footnote-292-1\">This work is a derivative of <a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Med<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nlm.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/share-your-work\/public-domain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public domain<\/a>.  <a 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