Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Types
A
Osmotic, Loop, Carbonic, Thiazide, K+ sparing diuretics
2
Q
Thiazide diuretic
A
Taken if high BP, HCTZ
Increases calcium absorption
Prevent reabsorption, Keep sodium and chloride in tubule and moves out
3
Q
Furosemide
A
Loop diuretic
Prevents sodium, chloride and potassium from moving out the ascending loop. Retaining water
4
Q
Spironolactone
A
Blocks aldosterone
Keeps potassium in body`