Diuretic Drugs

Question 1

acetazolamide / Diamox

Answer 1

-carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

Question 2

mannitol / Osmitrol

Answer 2

• osmotic diuretic
• works on PCT and descending loop
• promotes excretion of toxic substances

Question 3

furosemide / Lasix

Answer 3

• loop diuretic
• inhibits Na+ and Cl- reabsorbtion
• treats edema and HTN

Question 4

bumetanide / bumex

Answer 4

• loop diuretic (more potent than lasix)
• inhibits Na+ and Cl- reabsorbtion
• treats edema and HTN

Question 5

torsemide / demadex

Answer 5

• loop diuretic
• inhibits Na+ and Cl- reabsorbtion
• treats edema and HTN

Question 6

chlorthalidone / thalitone

Answer 6

• thiazide
• acts on DCT
• increases Na+ and H2O excretion
• treats hypertension and heart failure

Question 7

hydrochlorothiazide / microzide

Answer 7

• thiazide
• acts on DCT
• increases Na+ and H2O excretion
• treats hypertension and heart failure

Question 8

spironolactone / aldactone

Answer 8

• potassium sparing diuretic
• inhibits sodium retention (aldosterone antagonist)
• prevents hypokalemia