Diuretics Flashcards
1
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Function of diuretics
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2
Q
Factors affecting diuretc effectiveness
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3
Q
Osmotic diuretics
- Example
- MOA
- % Na+ excreted
- Use
- What is it NOT used for
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4
Q
Loop diuretics
- Example
- MOA
- % Na+ excreted
- What ions are lost
- Use
A
5
Q
Mechanisms of how kidney conserve water
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6
Q
Thiazide + thiazide-related diuretics
- Example
- MOA
- % Na+ excreted
- What ions are lost
- Use
A
7
Q
How does hypokalaemia happen?
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8
Q
What drugs are used in antihypertensive therapy?
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9
Q
How do diuretics cause metabolic alkalosis?
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10
Q
What are the potassium-sparing diuretics?
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11
Q
Aldosterone receptor antagonist
- Example
- MOA
- % Na+ excreted
- Use
A
12
Q
Sodium channel blockers
- Example
- MOA
- % Na+ excreted
- What ions are lost
A
13
Q
How do ACEi protect kidneys?
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14
Q
Diuretics in practise
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