furosemide (Lasix) by https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm Mahadi Haque and Makayla Jaramillo en-us 2022-05-18 18:04:37 UTC 2026-01-20 21:17:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Mechanism of Action makaylaj27 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2211347102 - Inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride in renal tubules and interferes with the chloride-binding cotransport system
MJ]]> 2022-06-05 13:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2211347102 Therapeutic Uses makaylaj27 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2211347577
  • Antihypertensive
  • Loop Diuretic
  • Edema
    • Secondary to Heart Failure
    • Ascites
    • Renal disease
    • MJ
    ]]>     2022-06-05 13:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2211347577     furosemide (Lasix) mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2216356829 Oral and Intravenous
    Therapeutic Class: Loop Diuretic
    MJ]]>     2022-06-09 13:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2216356829     The nurse is monitoring a patient taking furosemide for heart failure. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse be alert for? mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2216385225 A. Hyperkalemia
    B. Hypernatremia
    C. Hypokalemia
    D. Hyponatremia

    MH]]>     2022-06-09 14:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2216385225     Pharmacokinetics mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221192509 Oral:
    • Begins: 30-60mins 
    • Peak: 1-2 hrs
    • Eliminates: Depends on renal function. 2-9 hrs.

    IV:
    • Begins: 5 mins
    • Peak: 30 mins
    • Eliminates: Depends on renal function. ~2hrs.
    MJ]]>     2022-06-14 21:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221192509     Nursing Considerations mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221198175 Before:
    • Allergies - Sulfonylurea
    • Renal function
    • Electrolyte abnormalities (esp. Potassium)
    • Blood pressure

    During:
    • Orthostatic hypotension
    • Cardiac changes
    • Chest pain
    • Monitor blood sugar

    After:
    • Urine output
    • Electrolyte abnormalities
    MH]]>     2022-06-14 21:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221198175     Dosing mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221199887 Oral and IV: 20mg initial dose, increase to achieve desired effect. 
    IV usually 1mg/mL or 2mg/mL
    - Administer 20-40mg per minute to reduce risk of ototoxicity
    Administer orally with or without food
    MJ]]>     2022-06-14 21:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221199887     mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221202191 Image from: https://www.medgadget.com/2021/07/loop-diuretics-market-growth-opportunities-business-outlook-and-forecast-to-2030.html]]> 2022-06-14 21:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221202191 Adverse Effects mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221203716 • Acute kidney injury
    • Fluid & electrolyte abnormalities 
    • Hypersensitivity reaction
    • Hypotension
    • Ototoxicity
    • Stevens Johnson Syndrome or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
    MH]]>     2022-06-14 21:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221203716     References mahadihaque1 https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221209261 Lexicomp. (2022). Furosemide.
    https://online-lexi-com.proxygw.wrlc.org/lco/action/home/

    MJ MH]]>     2022-06-14 21:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/makaylaj27/pharm/wish/2221209261