Frusemide

Question 1

Frusemide- Indications

Answer 1

Cardiogenic Pulmonary Oedema

Question 2

Frusemide- Contraindications

Answer 2

BP <100mmHg sys
Pts <16yrs

Question 3

Frusemide- Adverse Effects

Answer 3

Excessive Diuresis- hypovolaemic shock
Potassium loss- dysrhythmias

Question 4

CPO- Taking Oral Diuretics

Answer 4

IV/IM- 40mg. Repeat once after 10mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 80mg.

Question 5

CPO- Not Taking Oral Diuretics

Answer 5

IV/IM- 80mg. Repeat once after 10mins. MAX TOTAL DOSE 160mg.