https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p A Loop Diuretic en-us 2023-04-10 19:17:54 UTC 2025-10-26 22:49:20 UTC hello@padlet.com marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549174836 -Acts in the thick segment of the Loop of Henle to block reabsorption of sodium and chloride thus preventing the passive reabsorption of water. 
-Causes profound diuresis]]> 2023-04-10 19:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549174836 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549175028 -Powerful drug generally reserved for situations that require massive and rapid mobilization of water
-Furosemide should be avoided when less officious diuretics will suffice
Commonly used in cases of 
-Pulmonary edema associated with congestive heart failure
-Edema of hepatic, cardiac, or renal origin that have been unresponsive to other diuretics
-hypertension that cannot be controlled by other diuretics]]> 2023-04-10 19:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549175028 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549175805 -Furosemide works efficiently whether or not there is proficient renal blood flow and GFR
-Can be administered orally, IV, and IM
-Effects begin after 5 minutes and last for 2 hours
-IV therapy most commonly used in emergency situations]]> 2023-04-10 19:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549175805 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176024 -Furosemide can cause hyponatremia, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia 
-Risk for severe dehydration (signs include: dry mouth, thirst, and oliguria): if dehydration occurs, furosemide should be withheld 
-Hypotension can result from loss of blood volume (including postural hypotension/reflex tachycardia)
-Ototoxicity can occur with loop diuretics only ]]> 2023-04-10 19:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176024 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176225 Digoxin: the low K environment furosemide can produce increases the risk for digoxin toxicity and dysrhythmias
Ototoxic drugs (aminoglycosides): increases risk for ototoxicity/deafness
Potassium-sparing diuretics: help balance potassium-wasting effects of furosemide
Lithium: lithium may increase to toxic levels
Antihypertensive agents: risk of profound hypotension
NSAIDs: COX effects diminished]]> 2023-04-10 19:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176225 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176525 -Hypersensitivity to furosemide or any ingredients 
-Anuria
-Hyperuricemia
-Sulfonamide allergy
-Can cross placenta/be found in breast milk-cautious use in pregnancy/breastfeeding
Furosemide: Drug Information. UpToDate. (2023)]]> 2023-04-10 19:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176525 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176744 - Take furosemide as directed by the provider 
- Notify the provider if dry mouth, lethargy, weakness, or hypotension occur
- Chew or suck on sugar-free gum and candy to reduce dry mouth
- Avoid high sodium diet including salt substitutes 
- Engage in a high-potassium diet]]> 2023-04-10 19:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176744 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176912 - Obtain baseline vital signs before beginning 
- Monitor blood pressure routinely and withhold furosemide if blood pressure falls precipitously
- Assess fluid status by monitoring daily weight, intake and output, lung sounds, edema, and skin turgor. 
- Monitor electrolyte panel for potassium levels (should remain between 3.5-5.0 mEq/L)
- Administer slowly to avoid the risk of ototoxicity ]]> 2023-04-10 19:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549176912 marknj9116 https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549177058 - Risk for electrolyte imbalance
- Risk for deficient fluid volume
- Risk for urge urinary incontinence ]]> 2023-04-10 19:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2549177058 katelynlenk https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2569387149 Loop Diuretic]]> 2023-04-26 21:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/marknj9116/wiuqdk3mh1u6375p/wish/2569387149