Diuretics

Question 1

Action of thiazide diuretics

Answer 1

DCT, inhibits sodium re absorption through blocking NaCl symporter, causing more potassium lost too

Question 2

Electrolyte abnormalities w thiazide diuretics

Answer 2

Hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcaemia (hypocalcuria) and hypomagnesiumia

Question 3

Which diuretic can cause sexual dysfunction

Answer 3

Thiazide like diuretics

Question 4

Thiazide diuretics cause increased urea re absorption, which adverse effect does this cause

Answer 4

Gout

Question 5

Symptoms of hypercalcaemia (rhyme to remember)

Answer 5

Bones, stones abdominal groans and psychotic moans

Question 6

Thiazide affect on glucose

Answer 6

Impaired glucose tolerance