Diuretics

Question 1

Types

Answer 1

Osmotic, Loop, Carbonic, Thiazide, K+ sparing diuretics

Question 2

Thiazide diuretic

Answer 2

Taken if high BP, HCTZ
Increases calcium absorption
Prevent reabsorption, Keep sodium and chloride in tubule and moves out

Question 3

Furosemide

Answer 3

Loop diuretic
Prevents sodium, chloride and potassium from moving out the ascending loop. Retaining water

Question 4

Spironolactone

Answer 4

Blocks aldosterone
Keeps potassium in body`