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Spironolactone (Contra-indications (Lactation, Anemia, Renal disease,…
Spironolactone
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Nursing Considerations
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Monitor vital signs blood pressure, pulse
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Indications
Hyperaldosteronism, used as adjuncts with thiazide or loop diuretics in patients who are especially at risk of hypotension
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Triamterene
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Nursing Consideration
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Assess alteration of skin turgor, muscle functionality, level of consciousness
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Mechanism of Action
Inhibits epithelial sodium channels on the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting ducts which are transmembrane channels that normally promote sodium uptake and potassium secretion
Exerts diuretic effect of the distal tubules to inhibit reabsorption of sodium ions in exchange for potassium
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