Nsc 330 Diuretic Furosemide (Lasix) Fast Acting Diuretic Questions And Answers

NSC 330 Diuretic furosemide (lasix) fast acting diuretic Questions And Answers

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NSC 330 Diuretic furosemide (lasix) fast acting diuretic Questions And Answers 1. How does a furosemide work? - ANS-It is a loop diuretic that inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride. 2. What is the ending for loop diuretics? - ANS-semide 3. What are the pharmacotherapeutics of furosemide? - ANS-peripheral and pulmonary edema and HTN 4. What is the pharmacokinetics of administration of furosemide? - ANS-IV or oral 5. What are the pharmacokinetics of metabolism of furosemide? - ANS-highly protein bound 6. What is the pharmacokinetics of excretion of furosemide? - ANS-kidneys 7. What are the contra indications and precautions for furosemide? - ANS-anuria, hypersensitivity 8. What are the adverse effects of furosemide? - ANS-electrolyte imbalance, ototoxicity, alteration in glucose levels, hypokalemia 9. When should you give furosemide? (time of day) - ANS-at home it should be taken in the morning 10. what should you monitor when using furosemide? - ANS-electrolyte levels, K+ levels 11. What electrolyte does furosemide mostly effect? - ANS-potassium (it can cause hypokalcemia)12. How long do you need to monitor the electrolyte levels when using furosemide? - ANS-2 weeks 13. What pt. teaching should you give about furosemide? - ANS-importance of follow up blood work for