Mineralocorticoids
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what are the types of mineralocorticoid?
fludrocortisone
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what is mineralocorticoids used for?
addison’s disease
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what is the nursing administration for mineralocorticoids?
orally daily or 3x a week w/ meals
obtain CBC + electrolyte levels at baseline and periodically after
don’t stop med abruptly
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what are the complications of mineralocorticoids?
electrolyte levels imbalances that can lead to hypertension, edema, hypokalemia, HF, edema
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what is the patient education for mineralocorticoids?
report weight gain
report weakness or palpitations
regular checked BP
high K+ diet
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what is the contraindications of mineralocorticoids?
drug hypersensitivity
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