Loop diuretics

Loop Diuretics—furosemide treats __________ in heart failure.

pulmonary edema

Furosemide is used to treat edema caused by renal, hepatic, or __________ failure not affected by other diuretics.

cardiac

One therapeutic use of furosemide is treating _________ not controlled by other diuretics.

hypertension

Adverse drug reactions of furosemide include electrolyte imbalance such as __________, hypochloremia, and hypokalemia.

hyponatremia

Severe fluid loss caused by furosemide can result in __________.

dehydration

Furosemide may cause hypotension and __________ as an adverse reaction.

ototoxicity

Furosemide may cause __________, especially in clients with diabetes mellitus.

hyperglycemia

Monitoring __________ levels is an important intervention for patients taking furosemide.

serum electrolyte

It is essential to monitor for signs of __________ imbalance in patients taking furosemide.

electrolyte

If hypokalemia occurs, monitor for __________ dysrhythmias.

cardiac

Furosemide can be combined with a potassium-sparing diuretic if there is a risk of __________.

hypokalemia

During treatment with furosemide, it is important to monitor __________ frequently.

blood pressure

Clients should not take other __________ medications while on furosemide to avoid additive effects.

ototoxic

When giving furosemide IV, it should be administered __________ to prevent ototoxicity.

slowly

To prevent GI manifestations, give the oral form of furosemide with __________.

food

The oral solution of furosemide should be stored in the __________.

refrigerator

Clients taking furosemide should eat foods rich in __________, such as citrus fruits and bananas.

potassium

Signs of electrolyte imbalance to report include confusion, muscle twitching, and __________.

irregular pulse

Clients should avoid hazardous activities until they know the effects of __________.

furosemide

New onset of hearing loss or __________ should be reported to the provider.

tinnitus

Clients with diabetes mellitus should monitor __________ levels closely.

blood glucose

Furosemide should be used cautiously in patients with __________ or hepatic disorders.

renal

Patients in __________ or lactation need special consideration when taking furosemide.

pregnancy

Digoxin toxicity is a high risk with __________ when taking furosemide.

hypokalemia

The diuretic effect can be increased by combining furosemide with other __________.

diuretics

NSAIDs can decrease the diuretic effect of __________.

furosemide

Amphotericin B and corticosteroids increase the risk for __________ when taking furosemide.

hypokalemia