Galen College ADN Pharmacology Exam 3 (2022-
2024) Latest Update.
1. Loop Diuretic (name and indication) - Correct answer Furosemide, Peripheral
Edema
2. Loop Diuretic (Furosemide) SE/Adverse - Correct answer Nausea, dizziness,
electrolyte imbalance, muscle cramping, blurred vision; Hypokalemia, orthostatic
hypotension, hyperglycemia, hearing loss
3. Loop Diuretic (Furosemide) Considerations/Contraindications - Correct answer
Monitor electrolyte status, educate on s/s of hypokalemia, hyperglycemia.
Contraindicated in patients with sulfa allergy. Caution with diabetic patients, HF
patients, hearing impaired
4. Potassium Sparing Diuretic (name and indication) - Correct answer
Spironolactone, Edema
5. Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone) SE/Adverse - Correct answer
Headache, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, GI discomfort; Pulmonary
Edema,
Hypertension, HF, ascites
6. Potassium Sparing Diuretic (Spironolactone) Considerations/Contraindications -
Correct answer Monitor serum potassium, teach patient s/s of hyperkalemia.
Contraindicated in patients with liver disease and renal dysfunction
7. Thiazide Diuretic (name and indication) - Correct answer Hydrochlorothiazide,
Hypertension
8. Thiazide Diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) SE/Adverse - Correct answer Dizziness,
headache, weakness, photosensitivity, muscle cramps; Orthostatic hypotension,
severe hypokalemia, hypernatremia
9. Thiazide Diuretic (Hydrochlorothiazide) Considerations/ Contraindications -
Correct answer Monitor serum potassium level, Monitor liver and renal function.
Contraindicated for patients with DM, and hex of hypotension
10.Osmotic Diuretic (name and indication) - Correct answer Manito, Cerebral
Edema/ Intracranial Pressure
11.Osmotic Diuretic (Manito) SE/Adverse - Correct answer Headache, blurred
vision, dry mouth electrolyte imbalance; Pulmonary edema, blood pressure,
12.Renal failure
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