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  1. Does Dobutamine fall into a category of Diuretics somehow?

    chitchat posted a topic in CCU

    I work in rural(?) hospital tele unit. I was talking to a couple of my co-workers about cardiac medication dose titrating upon dry weight a few weeks ago. They didn't seem to know what dry weigh is and some of people there titrating the drug dose eve...

  2. Will Diuretics lower BP for ESRD patients?

    NurseMegan2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! New Graduate here. Was wondering if any experienced nurse would be able to answer my question. I understand before giving diuretics it is important to check BP because the patient will excrete large amounts of urine, which can lead to low BP. Ho...

  3. Why 2 diuretics (Lasix and Spirnolactone) for CHF?

    discobunni posted a topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why most people with CHF are on Lasix and Spirnolactone when they have the same mechanism of action on the distal tubule, is it because the Spirno is potassium sparing and the Lasix also works on the loop of henle? Help.

  4. Holding diuretics, beta-blockers, and nitrate when there are no parameters

    JJBookman posted a topic in General Nursing

    I Work at a skilled nursing facility as a registered nurse. When I look at the administration record of some of my residents, I see particular nurses do not give medications because the resident’s blood pressure is borderline (e.g., 119/62). But, the...

  5. Using oxygen as diuretic

    daisy2daisy posted a topic in MICU

    Has anyone else heard of using 4L NC on abdominal surgical pts to improve urine output? The pts sats could be 100% RA but the standing order is to keep them on 4L.

  6. Diuretics & heart failure

    Jedi of Zen posted a topic in Student Assist

    Why would a diuretic be used to treat heart problems? I'm sure the answer is quite simple and elementary, but I can't seem to find it... Thanks, the Jedi.