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Diuretics Flashcards

1
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Thiazide Diuretic

A

hydrochlorothiazide

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2
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Thiazide-like Diuretic

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chlorthalidone

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3
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Loop Diuretic

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furosemide

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4
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Potassium-sparing Diuretic

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spironolactone

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5
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Osmotic Diuretic

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mannitol

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6
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Where do loop diuretics works?

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thick ascending limb

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7
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Where do thiazide diuretics work?

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distal convoluted tubule

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8
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sodium reabsorption of thiazide diuretic

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10%

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9
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thiazide diuretic agents

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chlorothiazide

hydrochlorothiazide

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10
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only thiazide diuretic available in injectable form

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chlorothiazide

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11
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indications for hydrochlorothiazide

A

management of mild-to-moderate hypertension

treatment of edema in heart failure and nephrotic syndrome

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12
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indications for chlorothiazide

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management of hypertension

adjunctive treatment of edema

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13
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indications for methylchlothiazide

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management of hypertension

adjunctive therapy of edema

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14
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Increasing the dose beyond the normal dose does not increase diuretic effect

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“ceiling” diuretic

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15
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ceiling number for hyrdochlorothiazide

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50 mg/ day

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16
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effects of thiazide diuretics

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increased excretion of sodium and chloride

loss of potassium

loss of magnesium

decreased urinary calcium excretion

reduced peripheral vascular resistance

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17
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How long does it take for thiazides to produce a stable reduction in blood pressure?

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1 to 3 weeks

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18
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Describe the kinetics of thiazide diuretics.

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1 to 3 weeks to produce a stable reduction in blood pressure.

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19
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ADRs of thiazide diuretics

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Hyponatremia

Hyperuricemia

Volume depletion

Hypercalcemia

Hypersensitivity

Hyperglycemia

Hyperlipidemia

Hypokalemia

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20
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Hydrochlorothiazide

A

Hydrochlorothiazide
25 mg
one tablet daily

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21
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Cells in the distal convoluted tubule are ____________ to water.

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impermeable

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22
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thiazide like diuretics

A

chlorthalidone
metolazone
indapamide

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23
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characteristics of chlorthalidone

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cheap!

long duration of action

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24
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These thiazide-like diuretics work well with other diuretic agents.

A

Metolazone

Indapamide

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25
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characteristics of metolazone

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more potent than the thiazides

causes sodium excretion even in advanced renal failure

26
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characteristics of indapamide

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low doses - significant antihypertensive effect with minimal effect

gastrointestinal tract excretion - less likely to accumulate in patients with renal failure

27
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Chlorthalidone

A

Chlorthalidone
50 mg
one tablet daily

28
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Where do loop diuretics work?

A

ascending loop of Henle

29
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Cells of the ascending loop of Henle are _________ to water.

A

impermeable

30
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sodium resorption of loop diuretics

31
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loop diuretic agents

A

Bumetanide - Bumex
Torsemide - Demadex
Furosemide -Lasix
Ethacrynic acid - Edecrin

32
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effects of loop diuretics

A

increased excretion of sodium and chloride

loss of potassium

loss of magnesium

increased urinary calcium concentration

reduced renal vascular resistance/increased renal blood flow

33
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“high-ceiling” diuretics

A

loop diuretics

34
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Furosemide

A

Furosemide
40 mg
one tablet twice daily

35
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indications for furosemide

A

management of edema associated with heart failure and hepatic or renal disease

acute pulmonary edema

treatment of hypertension (alone or in combination with other antihypertensives)

36
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indications for bumetanide

A

management of edema secondary to heart failure or hepatic or renal disease (including nephrotic syndrome)

37
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indications for torsemide

A

management of edema associated with heart failure and hepatic or renal disease (including chronic renal failure)

treatment of hypertension

38
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creatinine clearance indicating renal impairment in loop diuretics

A

<40 ml/min

39
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bioavailability of furosemide oral

40
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bioavailability of torsemide and torsemide oral

41
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The onset of loop diuretics allows for symptom relief…

A

…relatively rapidly - within hours to days.

42
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Loop diuretics are used for…

A 
... treatment of states of volume excess:
heart failure
nephrotic syndrome
acute chronic renal insufficiency
cirrhosis
43
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ADRs of loop diuretics

A

same as thiazides only electrolyte loss is more profound (sodium and magnesium depletion)

Ototoxicity

44
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What may need to be supplemented with loop diuretics?

A

Potassium

Magnesium

45
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Where do potassium-sparing diuretics work?

A

collecting tubule

46
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sodium reabsorption of potassium-sparing diuretics

47
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loop diuretic - sodium channel blocker agents

A

Triamterene

amiloride

48
Q

loop diuretic - aldosterone antagonists

A

Spironolactone

eplerenone

49
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How do loop diuretic aldosterone antagonists work?

A

blocks stimulation of sodium/potassium exchange sites in collecting tubule (1-3% net diuretic effect)

sodium loss for diuretic effect but potassium retained

spironolactone - hormonal effect

works with high levels of aldosterone and vice versa

50
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ADRs of Triamterene/amiloride

A

leg cramps
increased BUN
potassium retention
increased uric acid

51
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ADRs of aldosterone antagonists

A

gastric upset (spironolactone)
gynecomastia (males)
menstrual irregularities

52
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Amiloride

A

Amiloride
10 mg
one tablet daily

53
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Spironolactone

A

Spironolactone
25 mg
one table twice per day

54
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How is mannitol administered?

A

intravenoussly

55
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MOA of mannitol

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inhibits sodium reabsorption in proximal convoluted tubule and Loop of Henle

56
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osmotic diuretic agent

57
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MOA of potassium supplementation

A

electrolyte replenishment

58
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ADRs of potassium supplementation

A

asymptomatic hyperkalemia
ECG changes
GI symptoms

59
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asymptomatic hyperkalemia occurs at

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6.5 - 8 mEq/L

60
Q

Watch for patients with renal insufficiency for…

A

potassium supplementation.

61
Q

Potassium Supplementation Agents

A

potassium chloride
K-Dur
Slow-K

62
Q

Mannitol

A

Get an intensivist involved!!!

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