Loop Diuretics: Pharmacology Review
There are three types of diuretics: loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide. Diuretics are also called water pills. These medications assist in the release of sodium
Nursing Review: The 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
For you to be able to understand what happens and how to care for a patient with chronic kidney disease, here are some easy-to-remember
The 3 Phases of Acute Renal Failure Nurses Should Know for the NCLEX
Acute Renal Failure Can be classified as prerenal failure, intrarenal failure, or postrenal failure. Can be reversible. Can lead to chronic renal failure. Caused
What You Need to Know About Spironolactone (Aldactone) for the NCLEX
Potassium can send you down into a spiral. That is why Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic! Spironolactone (Aldactone) has a direct effect on
What You Need to Know About Osmitrol for the NCLEX
Osmitrol is an osmotic diuretic. It focuses on increasing the osmotic pressure of the glomerular filtrate. Osmitrol, osmotic diuretic, and osmotic pressure all start
Top Key Points You Need to Know About Diuretics
Direct routes of diuretics to administer to the patients are by mouth (PO), IV, and IM. There are loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics that
Diuretic Drugs: Loop, Thiazide, Potassium Sparing, Osmotic
What type of diuretic drug is furosemide? What is the difference between potassium sparing and thiazides? When would you give an osmotic drug? In
