Drugs

Question 1

What are diuretics?

Answer 1

meds that stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine. Flush excess fluid and mineral out of system

Question 2

What is the action of diuretics?

Answer 2

Decrease water and salt reabsorption. Remove excess water from Extra cellular space. Decrease workload on ❤. Selective electrolyte removal.

Question 3

What are indications for Diuretics?

Answer 3

Hypertension - bring bp down, edema, CHF, cerebral edema and glaucoma

Question 4

What is an example of Renal Tubule diuretic?

Answer 4

Furosemide (Lasix)

Question 5

What is the classification of Lasix?

Answer 5

Loop diuretic, k+ wasting diuretic

Question 6

What is the action of Lasix? And where does it occur?

Answer 6

Block Na & h20 reabsorption in loop of henle of nephron

Question 7

What are the side effects of Lasix?

Answer 7

Hypokalemia, excessive h20 loss, loss of Ca, Mg, and H

Question 8

What are the adverse effects of Lasix?

Answer 8

Cardiac arrest & shock