Diuretics

Question 1

Loop Diuretics

Answer 1

Furosemide, Bumetanide (Bumex), Ethacrynic acid

Question 2

Loop Diuretics block which electrolytes so they arent reabsorbed?

Answer 2

Sodium & Calcium

Question 3

Loop Diuretics are used for which problems?

Answer 3

HTN, Hypercalcemia, peripheral edema, pulmonary edema

Question 4

Loop Diuretics side effects

Answer 4

hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, urticaria (swelling on skin), Tinnitus, hypocalcemia, pancreatitis, Lupus exacerbation, deafness, GI upset, diarrhea, Anuria (no urine), elevated azofemia

Question 5

Contraindications for Loop Diuretics

Answer 5

hypersensitivity, Anuria, Hepatic coma

Question 6

Precautions for Loop Diuretics

Answer 6

elderly pts, pregnancy, SLE (Lupus), Renal impairment

Question 7

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Answer 7

Dorzolamide, Brinzolamide

Question 8

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors are used for which problems?

Answer 8

to lower IOP, Open-angled glaucoma, ocular HTN

Question 9

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors Potential interactions

Answer 9

Alpha-Agonists, Beta-Agonists, Amiodarone, cardiac glycosides, Lidocaine, MAOIs/SSRI

Question 10

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors precautions

Answer 10

hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, glaucoma, angle-closure, pregnancy, hepatic/renal impairment

Question 11

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors contraindications

Answer 11

Hypersensitivity to drug CrCI<30

Question 12

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Answer 12

Spironalactone, Triamterene, Amiloride

Question 13

Potassium Sparing Diuretics are used for?

Answer 13

HTN, Hypokalemia, cirrohosis & nephritic syndrome used c thiazide diuretics to treat HF,

Question 14

Spironalactone can be used specifically for?

Answer 14

hair loss

Question 15

Potassium Sparing Diuretics side effects

Answer 15

hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, metabolic alkalosis, hirsutism, gynecomastia

Question 16

Potential interactions for Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Answer 16

ACE, NSAIDS, hypoglycemic agents, corticosteriods

Question 17

Precautions with Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Answer 17

Electrolyte imbalances, dehydration, elderly pts, pregnancy

Question 18

contraindications for Potassium Sparing Diuretics

Answer 18

hypersensitivity to drug, Anuria

Question 19

Osmotic Diuretics

Answer 19

Mannitol

Question 20

Osmotic Diuretics are used for which problems?

Answer 20

to lower IOP, open-angle glaucoma, occular hypertension, lower intracranial pressure, Ascites, hyperuricemia, Genitourinary irrigant, ARF

Question 21

Osmotic Diuretic side effects

Answer 21

Electrolyte imbalances, thirst/Polyuria, rash, urtiicaria, meabolic acidosis, allergic reactions

Question 22

Potential interactions for Osmotic Diuretics

Answer 22

Diazoxide, MAOIs/SSRIs, Lithium, Methlphenidate

Question 23

Precautions for Osmotic diuretics

Answer 23

hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, impaired renal/cardio function, lactation

Question 24

Contraindications for Osmotic diuretics

Answer 24

hypersensitivity to drug, renal failure/anuria, severe CHF or pulmonary edema

Question 25

Thiazide diuretics

Answer 25

Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide

Question 26

Thiazide diuretics side effects?

Answer 26

hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, metabolic alkalosis, hyperglcemia, photosensitivity

Question 27

what kind of diuretic is Chlorthalidone & what is it specifically used for

Answer 27

renal tubular acidosis

Question 28

Thiazide diuretics are used for which problems?

Answer 28

HTN, hypercalcemia

Question 29

Thiazide diuretic potential interactions

Answer 29

Lithium, NSAIDS, Hypoglycemic agents, corticosteriods

Question 30

Thiazide diuretic precautions

Answer 30

electrolyte abnormalitites, dehydration, DM.SLE, elderly pts, pregnancy

Question 31

Contraindications for Thiazide diuretics

Answer 31

Hypersensitivity to drug, Anuria