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NUR 354 EXAM 2 (CH 24 - DIURETIC THERAPY AND DRUGS FOR KIDNEY FAILURE, CH 26 - DRUGS FOR HYPERTENSIONCH 28 - DRUGS FOR ANGINA PECTORIS AND MYOCARDIAL) INFARCTION) SCORED A+$18.99
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,NUR 354 EXAM 2 (CH 24 - DIURETIC THERAPY
AND DRUGS FOR KIDNEY FAILURE, CH 26 -
DRUGS FOR HYPERTENSIONCH 28 - DRUGS
FOR ANGINA PECTORIS AND MYOCARDIAL)
INFARCTION) SCORED A+
What is the difference between AKI and CKD? Answer - -The kidneys do not
work
-In acute kidney injury (AKI), there is a problem elsewhere that leads to a
problem with the kidneys, and is almost always reversible
-In chronic kidney disease (CKD), there is a problem with the kidneys, and it is
not reverisble
What are the most effective (strongest) diuretics? Answer - Loop diuretics
What are examples of loop diuretics? Answer - -Bumetanide (Bumex)
-Furosemide (Lasix)
-Torsemide (Demadex)
What is the MOA of loop diuretics? Answer - Preventing the reabsorption of
sodium and chloride in the nephron loop
Where do loop diuretics work? Answer - Loop of Henle (nephron loop)
What is the indication of loop diuretics? Answer - -Alternative for hypertension
What is an adverse effect of loop diuretics? Answer - Ototoxicity
What is the black box warning for loop diuretics? Answer - Fluid and
electrolyte imbalance
What is are important education points to provide to a client who is taking a
diuretic? Answer - -Decrease sodium intake (< 2g/day)
-It increases urine output, so do not take the medication at night
Why are loop diuretics more potent than thiazide diuretics? Answer - They are
more effective in unloading sodium and water
What are examples of thiazide diuretics? Answer - -Chlorthalidone
-Hydrochlorothiazide/"HCTZ" (Microzide)
What is the MOA of thiazide diuretics? Answer - Preventing the reabsorption
of sodium and chloride in the distal convoluted tubule
What is the indication of thiazide diuretics? Answer - -First line treatment for
hypertension
-Edema
Where do thiazide diuretics work? Answer - Distal convoluted tubule
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