University:
College
Course:
College Pharmacology
Academic year:

2023
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302

Pages:

1
Author:

Kristen Mcguire

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: STUDENT NAME _ ________ __ Medication _____________________ Hydrochlorothiazide MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Diruetic CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Inhibits sodium reabsorption in distal tubules. Layman, makes you pee more to help control your high blood pressure. Therapeutic Use Used to treat edema and help in lowing high blood pressure. Complications Diarrhea, headahce, nausea, cough, dehydration, fatigue, hyper/hypokalemia, and hypotension. Contraindications/Precautions Pregnancy Cat B, nursing mothers, diabetes, renal or liver disease, parathyroid disease, hypoglycemia, fluid/electrolyte imbalance, or gout. Hypersensitivity to HCTZ or other sulfonamide derived drug. Interactions Amphotericin, antidiabetics, corticosteroids, loop diuretics, barbiturates, alcohol, or salt substituties. Medication Administration PO: 25mg-100mg. Medication should be administered of the morning. Nursing Interventions Monitor electrolyte levels, bp, edema. Monitor I&O's. Observe for changes in LOC, dizziness, fatigue, postural hypotension. Monitor renal and metabolic function test. Client Education Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Exhibit a reduction in systolic/diastolic blood pressure. Demonstrate electrolyte levels within normal limits during drug therapy. Demonstrate understanding of the drug's action by accurately describing drug side effects and precautions. Demonstrate urinary output within normal levels Do Not take with alcohol. Report adverse effects. Stop immediately if swelling occurs. Withhold medication for if BP is lbelow what physician instructed. Caution for light headedness and cough, avoid salt substitutes. Adequate fluid intake.