Diuretics Flashcards by Nicole A

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Function of diuretics

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Factors affecting diuretc effectiveness

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Osmotic diuretics

Example
MOA
% Na+ excreted
Use
What is it NOT used for

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Loop diuretics

Example
MOA
% Na+ excreted
What ions are lost
Use

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Mechanisms of how kidney conserve water

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Thiazide + thiazide-related diuretics

Example
MOA
% Na+ excreted
What ions are lost
Use

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How does hypokalaemia happen?

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What drugs are used in antihypertensive therapy?

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How do diuretics cause metabolic alkalosis?

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What are the potassium-sparing diuretics?

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Aldosterone receptor antagonist

Example
MOA
% Na+ excreted
Use

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Sodium channel blockers

Example
MOA
% Na+ excreted
What ions are lost

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How do ACEi protect kidneys?

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Diuretics in practise

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