Chp 19 - Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Diuretic
A
Substance that INCREASES urine flow
2
Q
Polyuria
A
Increased urine output by excessive urination
3
Q
Oliguria
A
Decreased urine flow
Sign of renal failure
4
Q
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
CAI
A
Block reabsorption of Na and HCO3 for PROXIMAL TUBULE
- glaucoma
- lower HCO3
- altitude sickness
- metabolic alkalosis
5
Q
Acetazolamide
A
CAI
6
Q
Dichlorphenamide
A
CAI
7
Q
Methazolamine
A
CAI
8
Q
Osmotic Diuretics
A
Reduce absorption of H2O and NaCl in the PROXIMAL TUBULE so increases the excretion of them
Decreases ICP, IOP
For bronchial challenge
Management of traumatic brain injury
9
Q
Mannitol
A
OD
Tx cerebral edema
10
Q
Glycerol
A
OD
11
Q
Urea
A
OD
12
Q
Loop Diuretics
A
Block reabsorption of Na, K, Cl in ASCENDING loop of Henle
Need to have electrolytes monitored
May cause vasodilation
- fluid overload
- CHF
- edema
- hepatic ascites
- hypercalcemia
13
Q
Lasix (furosemide)
A
LD
Less toxic
Peds
14
Q
Bumex (bumetanide)
A
LD
15
Q
Demadex (torsemide)
A
LD
