Ch 19 Diuretic

Question 1

What is diuretic agents

Answer 1

Agent that increases urine output.

Excess fluid in the body can be noted by auscultation of crackles in the lungs

Question 2

What is a nephron

Answer 2

A functional unit of the kidney

Question 3

What is Na+

Answer 3

70% is reabsorbed in the proximal tubules

Question 4

K+

Answer 4

Reabsorbed mostly into proximal tubules

Question 5

What is osmotic diuretic

Answer 5

Blocks transcription of NaCl in the proximal tubule and descending loop of henle

Question 6

MOA of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 6

Potential for metabolic acidosis

Question 7

MOA of loop diuretic

Answer 7

Furosemide(lasix)

Question 8

Indication of loop diuretic

Answer 8

CHF, pulmonary and vascular edema
Most potent class of diuretic

Loop diuretics have been successful in the management of ARDS

Question 9

Indication of thiazide diuretic

Answer 9

First line therapy for mild hypertension

Question 10

Averse effects

Answer 10

Hypovalemia, and acid base disorders are most common

Hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis

Question 11

Special situations

Answer 11

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding: can dehydrate the baby

Hypokalemia is a more common complication