Diuretics Flashcards
0
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loop diuretics (3)
A
-potassium depleting
bumetanide
Lasix
Demadex
1
Q
diuretic classes (3)
A
-ind. for HTN and edema
loop diuretics
thiazide diuretics
potassium-sparing diuretics
2
Q
bumetanide
A
-loop diuretic
3
Q
Lasix
A
furosemide
-loop diuretic
4
Q
Demadex
A
torsemide
-loop diuretic
5
Q
thiazide diuretics (4)
A
-potassium depleting chlorthalidone hydrochlorothiazide metolazone indapamide
6
Q
chlorthalidone
A
-thiazide diuretic
7
Q
hydrochlorothiazide
A
-thiazide diuretic
8
Q
metolazone
A
-thiazide diuretic
9
Q
indapamide
A
-thiazide diuretic
10
Q
potassium-depleting diuretic warnings
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- prescribe cautiously in pts. allergic to sulfonamides
- may cause hypokalemia
- may cause muscle cramps and weakness
- may cause phototoxic reactions
- take early in the morning to avoid nocturia
11
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hypokalemia symptoms
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leg cramps and fatigue
12
Q
normal serum potassium level
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3.5-5mEq/L
13
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Micro K, K-Dur, Klor-Con
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potassium chloride 8mEq=600mg KCl 10mEq=750mg KCl 15mEq=1,125mg KCl 20mEq=1,500mg KCl
14
Q
potassium-sparing diuretics (3)
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-spare potassium from leaving in urine
Aldactone
Dyrenium
amiloride
