Normal Saline Solution Quiz

Lactated Ringer’s can worsen acidosis or alkalosis due to its lactate content, which is converted to bicarbonate.

Furosemide (Lasix) is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), pulmonary edema, and hypercalcemia by promoting fluid excretion.

Normal saline solution has the potential to dilute plasma proteins, which can affect oncotic pressure and fluid balance.

Normal saline solution has the same tonicity as blood and distributes quickly between interstitial and intracellular compartments, making it effective for volume replacement.

D5W contains electrolytes found naturally in the body and does not contain proteins, making it suitable for maintaining fluid balance and glucose supply.

Normal saline solution can lead to peripheral or pulmonary edema with prolonged infusions due to volume overload.

Furosemide (Lasix) can cause hypokalemia (low potassium) and hyperuricemia (high uric acid/gout) due to increased excretion of these substances.

The dosage range for Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) is 12.5-50 mg taken orally daily.

Hyperkalemia (high potassium) is an adverse effect associated with Spironolactone (Aldactone) due to its potassium-sparing action.

Iron sucrose (Venofer) starts working within 15 minutes after administration.

Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) has an elimination half-life of 5-15 hours.

A common adverse reaction associated with Iron sucrose (Venofer) is headache.

The ceiling dosage for Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) is 50 mg, meaning increasing the dose beyond this provides no additional benefit.

Hypokalemia (low potassium) is a notable adverse effect of Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril).

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension due to its diuretic and antiandrogen effects.

Iron sucrose (Venofer) should be administered intravenously piggyback (IVPB) over 15 minutes.