Pharmacology: diuretics(hypertension)

Question 1

what are the 3 different types of diuretics

Answer 1

thiazide, loop and K-sparing

Question 2

give an example of a thiazide diuretic

Answer 2

bendroflumethiazide

Question 3

give an example of a loop diuretic

Answer 3

furosemide

Question 4

give an example of a K-sparing diuretic

Answer 4

spironolactone

Question 5

describe the action of thiazide diuretics

Answer 5

inhibit Na + Cl reabsorption in distal convoluted tubules and are vasodilators

Question 6

what effect do thiazide diuretics have an diuresis

Answer 6

less potent diuresis

Question 7

describe the action of loop diuretics

Answer 7

block Na-K-2Cl symporter in the ascending loop of Henle and are venodilators

Question 8

what effect do loop diuretics have on diuresis

Answer 8

induce potent diuresis

Question 9

give 2 side effects of loop diuretics

Answer 9

hypokalaemia and hyperuricaemia

Question 10

when should caution be taken with loop diuretics

Answer 10

in gout and diabetes

Question 11

describe the action of K-sparing diuretics

Answer 11

aldosterone antagonists

Question 12

what is there of a risk of in K-sparing diuretics

Answer 12

hypokalaemia

Question 13

give a side effect of K-sparing diuretics

Answer 13

gynaecomastia