Chp 41

Question 1

Two uses of diuretics include

Answer 1

treatment of hypertension, Edema

Question 2

The functional unit of the kidney is the?

Answer 2

Nephron

Question 3

Most diuretics share the same basic mechanism of action; they

Answer 3

interfere with sodium and chloride reabsorption

sodium, potassium, and mag will decrease

Question 4

Adverse effects on the extracellular fluid caused by diuretics include

Answer 4

Hypovolemia, Acid- base imbalance, and electrolyte imbalance

Question 5

The four major categories of diuretics are?

Answer 5

Loop, Thiazide, osmotic, and potassium sparing

Question 6

Situations that require rapid or massive mobilization of fluid usually are treated with

Answer 6

Furosemide

Question 7

Furosemide contributes tot he development of digoxin induced toxicity because of its ability to cause?

Answer 7

Hypokalemia

Question 8

The most widely used thiazide diuretic is?

Answer 8

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 9

Spironolactone is used primarily for?

Answer 9

HTN, and Edema

Question 10

A unique side effect of Spironolactone is?

Answer 10

reduces mortality of heart failure

Question 11

Mannitol promotes diuresis by?

Answer 11

creating osmotic force within the lumen of the nephron?

Question 12

What is the number one electrolyte to worry about?

Answer 12

Potassium