Question

A patient is admitted with traumatic brain injury and subsequent cerebral edema

1. what type of diuretic may be given to this type of patient?———————————

2. Which electrolyte should be carefully monitor during diuretic therapy?——————   

3. The patient is place on IV steroids therapy why?.————————-

4, the patient has hyperglycemia and requires I.V insulin therapy. Which insulin can be given intravenously?—————

5. Name three side-effect of steroid medication

Answer 1

Q1.

Answer. Osmotic diuretic is used for treating cerebral edema. It helps to reduce the CSF pressure effectively. Example- mannitol.

Q2.

Answer. Sodium level should be checked because diuretic inhibit reabsorption of sodium and pass our through urine leads to hyponetremia.

Q3.

Answer. Steroid is a anti inflammatory drug. It helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, CSF production and pressure.

Q4.

Answer. Human regular insulin is the only insuline that can be used to infused through intravenous.

Q5  

Answer. 3 side effects of steroid medication are

- weight gain

- cataract

- difficulty in sleeping