Furosemide Medication

STUDENT NAME

MEDICATION REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER

CATEGORY CLASS

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use

Complications

Contraindications/Precautions

Interactions

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness

Medication Administration

Nursing Interventions

Client Education

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A7

Danielle Diaz

Furosemide (Lasix)

Loop diuretics

Inhibits reabsorption of sodium & chloride from the

loop of Henle and distal renal tubule

Increases renal excretion of water, sodium, chloride,

magnesium, potassium, calcium

Treats hypertension, pulmonary edema in heart failure,

edema caused by impaired renal & hepatic function

Oral, IM, or IV use

Oral may be given w/ food to prevent GI upset

Give AM to prevent nocturia & sleep loss

Administer IV push slowly to reduce risk of

ototoxicity

Electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia

Severe fluid loss, dehydration

Hypotension

Ototoxicity

Hyperglycemia

Increased uric acid levels, gouty arthritis

Hypersensitivity, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, hyperkalemia, anuria,

impaired renal function, impaired hepatic function, DM, pregnancy, lactation

Digoxin toxicity, NSAIDs, neuromuscular blocking agents, lithium toxicity,

amphotericin B, corticosteroids, aminoglycoside antibiotics increase risk

for otoxocity

Monitor serum electrolyte levels

Monitor for signs of hypokalemia

If hypokalemia occurs, monitor for dysrythmias

Use other ototoxic drugs with caution, monitor

for hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo

Monitor BP, vital signs

Monitor glucose & uric acid levels regularly

Eat foods rich in potassium

Report symptoms of electrolyte imbalance

Report hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo

Take as prescribed - do not skip or double up on

doses

Take in the morning to prevent sleep disturbance

Monitor blood glucose carefully in DM

Report onset of gout symptoms

Decrease in edema, abdominal girth, weight

Increase in urinary output

Decrease in hypertension

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