Drugs diuretics

Question 1

most common indications for diuretic use

use of diuretics in acute renal failure might improve ___
does not change the likelihood of _____

use of diuretics to treat edema is justified only in cases of fluid retention caused by _____

Answer 1

oligoanuric acute renal failure
decompensated chronic kidney disease
congestive heart failure
ascites from liver failure

urine production and the ability to provide therapy
does not change the likelihood of renal recovery directly

increased hydrostatic pressure
not vascular permeability – further depletion of the vascular volume rarely indicated and is often detrimenta