Chapter 41

Question 1

What is hydrochlorothiazide used for?

Answer 1

HTN and peripheral edema

Question 2

What drugs counter interact with hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 2

digoxin lithium, and antihypertensives

Question 3

What electrolyte imbalance is associated with hydrochlorothiazide?

Answer 3

Hypokalemia and fluid overload

Question 4

What kind of diuretic is hydrochlorothiazide?

Answer 4

Thiazides

Question 5

What electrolyte imbalance is associated with spironolactone?

Answer 5

Hyperkalemia

Question 6

are potassium sparing diuretics used for?

Answer 6

 edema due to heart failure, cirrhosis of the heart

Question 7

what are signs and symptoms of hyperkalemia

Answer 7

fatigue
paralysis
irregular heartbeat
nausea