NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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The nurse is caring for a patient with increased ICP. As the pressure rises, what osmotic diuretic does the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed?
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Glycerin
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Isosorbide
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Mannitol
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Urea
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Mannitol IV is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Elevated Intracranial or Intraocular Pressure. Mannitol IV may be used alone or with other medications. Mannitol IV belongs to a class of drugs called Diuretics, Osmotic Agents.
Detailed explanation-2: -Osmotic diuretics, (e.g., urea, mannitol, glycerol) and loop diuretics (e.g., furosemide, ethacrynic acid) are first-line pharmacologic agents used to lower elevated ICP.
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