LOOP DIURETICS

Question 1

what do loops inhibit

Answer 1

Na and K and 2Cl

Question 2

generic name is furosemide. name the route of administration

Answer 2

lasix- PO/IV/IM

Question 3

generic name is bumetanide - name the route of administration

Answer 3

brand name is bumex - PO/IV/IM

Question 4

generic name is torsemide- name the route of administration

Answer 4

brand name is demedex - PO/IV

Question 5

generic name is ethacrynic acid - name the route of administration

Answer 5

brand name is edecrin - PO/IV

Question 6

uses for loop diuretics

Answer 6

• acute pulm edema
• CHF
  -HTN
• nephrotic syndrome
• edema/ ascites due to renal impairment or cirrhosis
• peripheral edema/ lymph edema

Question 7

contraindications for loop diuretics

Answer 7

• severe hyponatremia
• severe volume depletion

Question 8

contraindications for loop diuretics

Answer 8

• severe hyponatremia
• severe volume depletion
• sulfa allergy