potassium and drugs Flashcards
1
Q
loop and thiazide diuretics
A
combination at potent promoters or urinary potassium excretion
2
Q
thiazides and K
A
cause significant K and Na loss in the first few days and then it equilibilates
3
Q
loop and K
A
cause significan K (and Na Mg and Ca) loss throughout the entire course of therapy
4
Q
two things to do before giving thiazides or loop
A
check potassium
give suppliments
5
Q
RAAS drugs cause
A
hyperkalemia
they inhibit aldosterone
6
Q
digoxin and hypokalemia
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leads to toxicity
7
Q
digozin and hyperkalemia
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leads to reduced efficacy
8
Q
digoxin indications
A
HF (inotropic)
A-fib (rate control)
