Diruetics

Question 1

Which diuretics act on the proximal convaluted tubule?

Answer 1

Acetazolamide and osmotic diuretics

Question 2

Name the loop diuretics.

Answer 2

Furosomide, Bumonatide, Ethacrynic acid

Question 3

When is mannitol used?

Answer 3

For elevated ICP or Glaucoma

Question 4

What are the potassium sparing diuretic drugs?

Answer 4

Spirolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene

Question 5

Really good diuretic for mild-moderate CHF

Answer 5

Loop

Question 6

When are potassium sparing drugs used?

Answer 6

With a loop or thiazide to retain K+ or in hyperaldosteronism

Question 7

Where do Thiazides act?

Answer 7

Early distal convaluted tubule

Question 8

When using a loop dirutic why is electrolyte checking done frequently?

Answer 8

Because the drugs can be oto-toxic

Question 9

Drugs used to concentrate urine for bed wetters?

Answer 9

vasopression, desmopressin

Question 10

Compare and contrast allopurinol with Probenacid/Sulfinpyrazone

Answer 10

Both used as a treatment for gout, one prevents the formation of uric acid, the others promote excretion

Question 11

For what conditions are Thiazides used for?

Answer 11

HTN, CHF, kidney stone, diabetes insipidus, stroke

Question 12

Good uses for Acetazolamide?

Answer 12

Glaucoma, to alkalize urine (barbituate overdose)