Diuretics

Question 1

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors mech of action:

Answer 1

blocks the action of carbonic anhydrase

Question 2

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors indications:

Answer 2

long-term management of open-angle glaucoma, lower intraocular pressure, preoperatively, edema, high-altitude sickness, less potent induce metabolic acidosis, effects 2-4 days, short term use

Question 3

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors contraindications:

Answer 3

allergy, HYPOnatremia, HYPOkalemia, severe renal or hepatic dysfunction, adrenal gland insufficiency, cirrhosis

Question 4

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors interactions:

Answer 4

increase diogxin toxicity when combined with diogxin,

Question 5

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors adv effects:

Answer 5

acidosis, anorexia, hematuria, photosensitivity, melena, hypokalemia, drowsiness, paresthesias, urticaria

Question 6

Loop Diuretics mech of action:

Answer 6

act directly on the ascending limb of the loop of Henle, inhibits chloride and sodium reabsorption,

Question 7

Loop diuretics examples:

Answer 7

furosemide, bumetanide, torsemide

Question 8

Loop diuretics effects:

Answer 8

potent diuresis and subsequent loss of fluid, decreases fluid volume, K+/salt depletion

Question 9

Looop diuretics indications:

Answer 9

acute CHF, ACUTE P EDEMA, HTN,