Chap 15 - Diuretics Flashcards
In which part of the nephron do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors work?
Proximal convoluted tube
Where in the nephron do loop diuretics work? Be specific.
Thick ascending loop of Henle
Where in the nephron do thiazides work?
Distal convoluted tubule. (Early segment)
Where in the nephron do potassium sparing diuretics work?
Cortical collecting ducts.
Most diuretics work in the luminal side of the membrane with the exception of which?
Aldosterone receptor antagonist - these enter the collecting tubule cell from the basolateral side.
Which part of nephron is responsible for 60-70% of total sodium reabsorption?
Proximal convoluted tube
A hypokalemic state has what effect on pH? And a hyperchloremic state?
Increases and decreases respectively.
What is the difference between primary and nephrogenic diabetes insipidous?
N: can’t concentrate urine b/c kidneys not responding to ADH. P: can’t concentrate urine b/c not making ADH.
What is the class of diuretics that increase uric acid excretion, usually by inhibiting uric acid reabsorption? Example is ethacrynic acid.
Uricosuric diuretic.
What is the prototypic agent for the carbonic anhydrase inhibitors class of diuretics?
Acetazolamide
Which of the loop diuretics will make you acidotic? Alkalotic?( 2 each )
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and k+sparing drugs; loops and thiazides
Which of the diuretics gets rid of the most NaCl in urine? Of the most NaHCO3?
Loops and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors respectively.
Which of the diuretics has the dual effect of reducing intraocular pressure?
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors hence they are used to treat severe acute glaucoma.
Which diuretic does the following: creates acidosis in CSF which results in hyperventilation which protects against high altitude sickness.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.
Under what conditions will acetazolamide be used as a diuretic?
If edema and metabolic alkalosis is present.
Drowsiness, paresthesia, and formation of renal stones are common signs of toxicity for which class of diuretics?
CAi
At its most severe toxicity, this can lead to hepatic encephalopathy.
CAi, esp in pts with hepatic disease.
Which carrier is the target of loop diuretics?
Na+K+2Cl- carrier.
Approx what percent of sodium reabsorption is done in the TAL?
20 to 30
What is the prototypical loop agent?
Furosemide