VUSN Pharm 5106 Diuretics Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions
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Fundamentals of Nursing
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Fundamentals Of Nursing
VUSN Pharm 5106 Diuretics Exam Study
Guide with Complete Solutions
Overview of diuretics - Answer️️ -block sodium (and thus water) and
chloride reabsoprtion
increase in urine flow is directly related to the amount of Na and Cl
reabsorption it blocks
diuretics that block reabsorption early...
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Bumetanide
Torsemide
Ethacrynic acid
What are the characteristics of loop diuretics? - Answer✔️✔️-strong diuretic
block transport of: Na, K, Cl
increase excretion of: K, Mg, Ca
What is the biggest issue with loop diuretics? - Answer✔️✔️-hypokalemia
usually on potassium supplements as well
What are the therapeutic effects and indications for loop diuretics? -
Answer✔️✔️-increase Na excretion (25%)- severe edema
increase urine volume- oliguric ARF
increase Ca excretion- hypercalcemia
impair free water reabsorption- hyponatremia
increase venous capacitance- pulmonary edema
What are the clinical uses of loop diuretics? - Answer✔️✔️-edema due to
CHF, nephritic syndrome or cirrhosis
acute heart failure with pulmonary edema
hypercalcemia
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