Pharmacology II Urinary Renal and Cardiovascular Homework
Instructions to the Learner:
1. Read Watkins Chapters 16 and 20 on Urinary Renal and Cardiovascular
2. Read the Supplemental Reading on Diuretics and Cardiovascular Drugs
3. Answer the Learning Objective Questions below
4. Complete the Urinary Renal and Cardiovascular Worksheets and submit to Populi
5. Complete the FA Davis Edge Assignments by the due dates.

Learning Objective Questions:
1. List each component of a nephron and briefly describe their function.
2. Define the purpose of diuretic medications. Why are they prescribed?
3. What assessments or data collection must be performed before administering a diuretic or
on patient receiving diuretics?
4. What are the common risks of diuretic medications?
5. What labs must the practical nurse monitor for any patient on diuretic medications?
6. What dietary teaching is essential to provide or reinforce to patients on diuretics? What
foods should be added or avoided?
7. What special considerations should the nurse keep in mind regarding elderly patients
taking diuretics?
8. What physical assessments must be performed before administering medications that
affect the cardiovascular system?
9. What safety issues should the nurse remember when caring for patients on any type of
anti-hypertensive?
10. What side effects should the nurse be aware of when administering cardiac glycosides?
11. What is the relationship between potassium and digoxin? What would the nurse be alert
for in regards to the potassium level when administering digoxin?
12. What is the normal therapeutic range for the digoxin level?
13. What is the difference between an antiplatelet medication and an anticoagulant?
14. Which labs are monitored for the patient receiving heparin? Which labs for the patient
on warfarin?
15. What is the normal INR for a patient not on warfarin? For the patient on warfarin?
16. What safety measures must the nurse take when working with nitroglycerin?

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