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Which of the following is a contraindication for using Furosemide (Lasix)?
Which of the following is a contraindication for using Furosemide (Lasix)?
- Liver disease
- Hyperkalemia
- Renal disease (correct)
- Hypoglycemia
What is the class of Furosemide (Lasix)?
What is the class of Furosemide (Lasix)?
- Thiazide diuretic
- Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Osmotic diuretic
- Loop diuretic (correct)
What is the onset of action for Furosemide (Lasix) when administered intravenously?
What is the onset of action for Furosemide (Lasix) when administered intravenously?
- ~30 minutes
- ~5 minutes
- ~15 minutes (correct)
- ~1 hour
How long does the effect of Furosemide (Lasix) last when administered intravenously?
How long does the effect of Furosemide (Lasix) last when administered intravenously?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a step in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
What does Insulin & Glucose do in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
What does Insulin & Glucose do in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Which medication rapidly hides potassium inside the cell in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Which medication rapidly hides potassium inside the cell in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Which medication actually removes potassium from the body in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
Which medication actually removes potassium from the body in the treatment of hyperkalemia?
What is the relative contraindication for using Furosemide (Lasix) in patients with liver/renal disease?
What is the relative contraindication for using Furosemide (Lasix) in patients with liver/renal disease?
Which formula defines the rate a fluid can flow through a tube?
Which formula defines the rate a fluid can flow through a tube?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hyperkalemia?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hyperkalemia?
What are the toxic effects of hyperkalemia on the heart?
What are the toxic effects of hyperkalemia on the heart?
Which of the following is NOT a step in hyperkalemia treatment?
Which of the following is NOT a step in hyperkalemia treatment?
What is the main purpose of Calcium Gluconate in hyperkalemia treatment?
What is the main purpose of Calcium Gluconate in hyperkalemia treatment?
Which electrolyte serves as a buffer and can counteract acidosis?
Which electrolyte serves as a buffer and can counteract acidosis?
What is the class of hormone that binds to insulin receptor on cell membranes and facilitates glucose transport into cells?
What is the class of hormone that binds to insulin receptor on cell membranes and facilitates glucose transport into cells?
Which route of administration can cause significant tissue necrosis if Calcium Gluconate is given?
Which route of administration can cause significant tissue necrosis if Calcium Gluconate is given?
Which medication is historically given in cardiac arrest but its use is changing somewhat?
Which medication is historically given in cardiac arrest but its use is changing somewhat?
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