Drug classification The nursing process applied to pharmacology Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics
Diuretics Comparison Hypokalemia Ototoxicity Loop of Henle 3. Loop diuretics Hypovolemia & hypotension Glomerulus 5. Osmotic diuretic Hyperkalemia Distal tubule 4. Potassium sparing Hyperuricemia Hypokalemia Proximal tubule 2. Thiazide and thiazide like Acidosis Proximal tubule 1. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Special Side effect (s) Major site of action Diuretic class
Diuretics Comparison Hypercalcemia 3. Loop diuretics Increased ICP LITHIUM TOXICITY 5. Osmotic diuretic CHF taking digoxin 4. Potassium sparing Nephrolithiasis due to calcium stones Hypocalcemia 2. Thiazide and thiazide like Mountain sickness Meniere’s disease 1. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Special Uses Diuretic class