furosemide HIGH ALERT
Loop diureticWhat it's for
HF, pulmonary edema, fluid overload
Nursing considerations
- Check K+ before dose — chase a low K with the provider if unreplaced
- IV push SLOWLY (≤10 mg/min) — fast push risks ototoxicity
- Daily weight, strict I&O
- Morning dose or nobody sleeps
Key side effects
📈 Watch
K+, Mg, BP, weight, urine output
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
