lasix
pt education
- not before bedtime
- change positions slowly
- diet: potassium because it will be depleted
- labs: BNP, CNP
diamox/ lasix
made up from the same. sulfa family
-sulfa allergy
manditol
need to use filter because or crystalizing due to cold temps
-given to ICP pts
spirinolactol
potassium sparring (potassium stays)
-should not increase potassium diet (bananas, kale, spinach)
signs of low potassium
- arrhythmias
- constipation
- fatigue
diuretics
given to reduce fluid + lower B/P, reduce edema.
-fluid happening due to CHF + ascites
beta blockers end with what?
contraindications
LOL'S
-asthma
Ace inhibitors ends with what?
pril
cause: angioedema, cough, elevated potassium
ARBS
sarton and causes chest pain
ace inhibitors :
diuretics and renal issue pts can have this ace inhibitors
CCBS = PINE
they block calcium / lowers BP (lower SBR)
Metoprolol (beta blocker)
can mask hypoglycemia
antilypimec= statin
labs:
cholesterol, bilrubin, liver labs (AST,ALT)
HDL
high (good)
LDL
low (bad)
nicotinic acid
causes peritis in flushing can tell them (pts) to take aspirin
ABR's (statin)
take 6-8 weeks to work
garlic interacts with what?
warfarin
vitamin k is the reversal to what?
comadin
-rather oral than IV
lovanox
anticoagulant
heparin
protamin sulfate
labs: PTT
thrombalytic
dissolves clots
-advers effect: bleeding