CHAPTER 2: CVS: Oedema Flashcards

1
Q

What are the two types of diuretics used? (2)

A
  1. Thiazides

2. Loop

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2
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Can both loop and thiazide diuretics be used?

A

Yes, in patients with oedema resistant to just one diuretic

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3
Q

What can vigorous diuresis induce?

A

Hypotension

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4
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How long after administration do thiazide diuretics act?

A

Within 1-2 hours

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5
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What is the duration of action of thiazide diuretics?

A

12-24 hours

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6
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Low dose thiazide diuretics produce good BP lowering effects, what can higher dose lead to changes in? (electrolytes)

A
  1. Potassium (hypokalaemia)
  2. Sodium (hyponatreamia)
  3. Uric acid
  4. Glucose
  5. Lipids
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7
Q

What are the thiazide diuretics of choice? (2)

A
  1. Chlortalidone

2. Indapamide

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8
Q

Which thiazide diuretic licensed for use in mild to moderate heart failure is no longer first line?

A

Bendroflumethiazide

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9
Q

Which thiazide diuretic can be given on alternate days due to its long duration of action?

A

Chlortalidone

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10
Q

In which condition is chlortalidone really useful in?

A

Ascites due to cirrhosis in stable patients

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11
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Which thiazide diuretic lowers BP with less metabolic effects?

A

Indapamide

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12
Q

What is the man indication for loop diuretics?

A

Pulmonary oedema due to left ventricular failure

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13
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Which 2 conditions can diuretics exacerbate?

A
  1. Diabetes

2. Gout

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14
Q

If a patient with an enlarged prostate is being treated with diuretics, what may occur?

A

Urinary retention - reduce dose and potency

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15
Q

How long does it take for loop diuretics to start working?

A

1 hour

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16
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What is the duration of action of loop diuretics?

17
Q

Can loop diuretics be given twice daily?

A

Yes, as long as they don’t interfer with sleep

18
Q

Give an example of a potassium sparing diuretic

19
Q

Why are potassium sparing diuretics and aldosterone antagonists given with loop diuretics?

A

To retain potassium - more effective alternative to potassium supplements

20
Q

Give an example of an aldosterone antagonist

A

Spironolactone

21
Q

Can potassium supplements be given with potassium-sparing diuretics or aldosterone antagonists?

22
Q

What should be corrected before treatment with diuretics? (2)

A
  1. Hypotension

2. Hypovoleamia

23
Q

In which population should lower initial doses of diuretics be used? They are more susceptible to side effects

24
Q

Are diuretics indicated for simple gravitational oedema?

25
What should be advised to manage simple gravitational oedema? (3)
1. Increased movement 2. Raising legs 3. Stockings
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What are the notable drug interactions with diuretics? (5)
1. Digoxin - toxicity due to hypokalaemia 2. Lithium - toxicity due to impaired renal function and hyponatreamia (body can't tell the difference so will retain it) 3. Potassium sparring diuretics 4. ACE inhibitors 5. NSAIDs