Diuretics: Therapeutic Action & Adverse Effects

Question 1

• Decrease blood pressure or decrease fluid overload/edema
• Action: Altering electrolyte excretion and where the electrolyte goes, water will follow.

general class

Answer 1

Therapeutic Use: Diuretics

Question 2

Impacts excretion of Potassium - potential depletion of potassium.

Answer 2

Therapeutic Use: Loop Diuretics & thiazides

Question 3

Mild Diuretic
Alters absorption of electrolytes increases fluid loss as well as loss of sodium. Potassium is retained.

Answer 3

Therapeutic Use: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Question 4

Dehydration
Hypotension

CONTRAINDICATION – Anuria

General class

Answer 4

Diuretics

Question 5

Hypokalemia

Answer 5

Side Effects: loop diuretics

Question 6

• Hypokalemia
• Photosensitivity

Answer 6

Side Effects: Thiazide Diuretics

Question 7

• Hyperkalemia,
• Hyperglycemia,
• Renal impairment,
• Gynecomastia,
• Caution if liver impairment.

Answer 7

Side Effects: Potassium-Sparing Diuretics