Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
Increase the amount of urine produced by the kidneys
A
diuresis
2
Q
Increase sodium excretion
A
natriuresis
3
Q
Which diuretic inhibits Na,K,Cl co-transporter?
A
Loop
4
Q
Where does loop diuretics work?
A
thick ascending loop pf Henle
5
Q
Which diuretic is suitable for hypercalcemia?
A
loop
6
Q
Patient with acute HF, Which diuretic is used?
A
Loop
7
Q
Furosemide ADR?
A
hypokalemia, Gout
8
Q
which side effect is seen in loop but not thiazides?
A
ototoxicity
9
Q
how long does it take IV Furosemide to work?
A
5 minssss
10
Q
thiazides are used for
A
mild/moderate HTN
11
Q
thiazides work on
A
Na/Cl
12
Q
thiazides is contraindicated in
A
- Arrhythmic patients.
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation
13
Q
How do thiazides affect Ca excretion?
A
reduce it. useful for osteoporosis
14
Q
which thiazide cause ED?
A
Thiazide
15
Q
Which diuretic is good for arrhythmic patients?
A
K sparing
