Heart Failure and Diuretics Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
When should you stop Aldosterone Antagonists
A
When someone is dehydrated from diarrhoea and vomiting
2
Q
Side effects of ALL diuretics
A
- Hyponatreamia
- Hypomagnaesia
3
Q
Side effects of Loop and Thiazide Diuretics
A
- Hypokalaemia
- hyperglycaemia
- Hypotension
4
Q
Side effects of Potassium Sparring Diuretics
A
- Hyperkaemia
- changed libido
- breast pain / tenderness
5
Q
Do not give Loop and Thiazide diuretics with which drugs
A
Drugs that cause Hypokalaemia
6
Q
Do not give Potassium Sparing diuretics with which drugs
A
Drugs that cause Hperkalaemia
7
Q
Loop Diuretics + Aminoglycosides (gentamicin) Interaction
A
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
8
Q
Spironolactone and Loop Diuretics + Lithium Interaction
A
reduces lithium secretion= increases lithium toxicity
9
Q
What are the 2 types of Peripheral Vascular Disease
A
- Occlusive
- Vasospastic (Raynaud’s Syndrome)
(cold extremities)
10
Q
How to manage Occlusive Peripheral Vascular Disease
A
- Statins
- Antiplatelets
- Lifestyle Advice
11
Q
How to manage Vasospastic Peripheral Vascular Disease
A
- avoid exposure to cold
- stop smoking
- use Nefedipine for cold extremities
