Diuretics

Question 1

Loop Diuretics
HF, HTN, Pulmonary/peripheral edema

Answer 1

Furosemide, Torsemide, Butemide (ends in semite)
Monior: I&Os, electrolytes (potassium), kidney function labs, contraindicated in renal failure, orthostatic hypotension
Adverse effects: dehydration, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia

Question 2

Thiazides
HTN, peripheral edema

Answer 2

Hydrochlorothiazides
Monitor: I&Os, electrolytes (potassium), kidney function labs, contraindicated in renal failure

Question 3

Potassium sparing
HTN, edema

Answer 3

Aldactone, Spironolactone
Avoid using salt substitutes which contain potassium
Adverse effects: HYPERKALEMIA, dehydration, orthostatic hypotension