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Diuretics & Alpha blockers
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04/21/2010

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Term
Bumex
Definition
bumetanide
Term
Lasix
Definition
furosemide
Term
Demadex
Definition
torsemide
Term
Edecrin
Definition
ethacrynic acid
Term
Hygroton
Definition
chlorthalidone
Term
Esidrix
Hydrodiuril
Microzide
Definition
HCTZ
Term
Lozol
Definition
indapamide
Term
Zaroxolyn
Definition
metolazone
Term
Midamor
Definition
amiloride
Term
Dyrenium
Definition
triamterene
Term
Aldactone
Definition
spironolactone
Term
Inspra
Definition
eplerenone
Term
Site of action of loop diuretics
Definition
ascending Loop of Henle
Term
site of action of thiazide diuretics
Definition
distal convoluted tubules
Term
site of action for K+ sparing & aldosterone antagonist diuretics
Definition
collecting ducts
Term
Which of the following agents acts on the collecting duct?

Bumex
Lozol
Lasix
Aldactone
Definition
Aldactone
Term
which diuretics can increase the risk of gout
Definition
loops & thiazides
Term
which diuretic can cause hirsutism or gynecomastia
Definition
spironolactone
Term
which diuretic is only used in sulfa allergy pts
Definition
ethacrynic acid
Term
At what CrCl do thiazides become ineffective, and what diuretic should be used instead
Definition
<30, loops
Term
What two electrolytes need to be closely monitored with loops and thiazides
Definition
K, Mg
Term
Which of the following statements is true regarding thiazide diuretics?

Act on the collecting duct of nephron
First-line agents for hypertension
Have a strong diuretic effect
Cause a decrease in uric acid levels
Definition
first line agent for HTN
Term
what is the MOA of alpha-1 agonists
Definition
peripheral vasodilation
Term
Other than BP, what are alpha-1 agonists used to treat
Definition
BPH
Term
Cardura
Definition
doxazosin
Term
Minipress
Definition
prazosin
Term
Hytrin
Definition
terazosin
Term
Which of the following adverse effects is common when alpha-blockers are initiated?

Dermatalogic reactions
Electrolyte changes
Anticholinergic effects
Orthostatic hypotension
Definition
orthostatic hypotension
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