Loop diuretics Flashcards
1
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M?
A
Act on ascending loop of henle inhibiting sodium potassium and chloride co-transporter, so less ions and water is retained
Dilation of capacitance veins which decreases preload and improves contractility of overstretched heart muscle
2
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I?
A
apo SOB
CHF
Renal or liver oedema
3
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C?
A
hypovolaemia, dehydration, hepatic encephalopathy and hypokalaemia and hyponatremia, gout, drugs excreted by kidneys,
4
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A?
A
dehydration, hypotension, low electrolytes, hearing loss, tinnitus