Nutritional Pharmacology - Diuretics & Digoxin Flashcards
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Q: What conditions are diuretics commonly used to treat?
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Oedema due to heart failure and hypertension
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Q: Name two examples of diuretics.
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A: Furosemide (loop diuretic) and spironolactone (potassium-sparing diuretic).
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Q: What is the mode of action of diuretics?
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A: They increase urine output, which lowers blood pressure and blood volume.
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Q: What are some side effects of digoxin?
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A: Nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and arrhythmias.
