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STUDENT NAME _ ________
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Medication
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Hydrochlorothiazide
MEDICATION __________________________________________________________________________
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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.