Administration Considerations: Renal System Medications

Objective

Explain diuretics as a method of treating renal failure

Assignment Overview

In this assignment, you will create a medication information chart that includes renal system medications.

Deliverables

A completed medication chart

Step 1 Download the handout.

Download the Medication Chart (opens a new window) handout or open the chart from the previous lesson.

Step 2 Complete the handout.

From textbook readings, complete the Medication Chart to include two to three medications from each of the following classifications:

• Diuretics
• Loop
• Thiazide
• Potassium-Sparing
• Osmotic
• Carbonic Anhydrase

Write a brief note at the bottom of the chart noting which diuretics can be used for renal failure and how these drugs benefit the patient in renal failure.