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- Susan, age 82 years, who takes furosemide daily as part of her treatment for heart failure. She complains of dizziness upon standing.
- Eden, age 64 years, who has diabetes and is now taking metolazone for hypertension.
- Kevin, who is taking metolazone (Zaroxolyn) for his essential hypertension. He’s also taking digoxin and is allergic to trimethoprim– sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).
- Wilma, who is worried about losing potassium while taking bumetanide. She asks you about ways to increase her intake of potassium and what signs to look for if her potassium “goes too low.”
- Micha, who has a cerebral bleed: the indications, safety precautions (filter, crystallization), and expected outcome of receiving mannitol.
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