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        | chlorothiazide hydrochlorothiazide chlorthalidone indapamide metalozone |  | 
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        | potassium sparing diuretics |  | Definition 
 
        | spironolactone eplenerone amiloride triamterene |  | 
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        | furosemide bumetanide torsemide ethacrynic acid |  | 
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        | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |  | Definition 
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        | Alter reabsorption of Na+ @ different sites of nephron (water and chloride follow into tubule) |  | Definition 
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        | Osmotic diuretics In general diuretics: |  | Definition 
 
        | increase urine volume often change the pH change the ionic composition in the urine |  | 
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        | Clinical uses of diuretics |  | Definition 
 
        | managing disorders involving abnormal fluid retention (edema) treating hypertension |  | 
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        | How do diuretics treat hypertension? |  | Definition 
 
        | decrease blood volume decrease in blood pressure |  | 
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        | The kidney regulates urine production @ five functional zones along the nephron |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule descending loop of henle ascending loop of henle distal convoluted tubule collecting duct |  | 
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        | Located in the renal cortex |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule |  | 
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        | Almost all of the glucose, bicarbonate, amino acids, and other metabolites are reasbored here |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule |  | 
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        | 2/3 of the Na+ is also reabsorbed here |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule |  | 
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        | Chloride & water followed passively to maintain electrical & osmolar equality |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule |  | 
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        | Site of the organic acid & base secretory system |  | Definition 
 
        | proximal convoluted tubule |  | 
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        |   The organic acid secretory systems secrete a variety of organic acids (uric acid, some antibiotics, diuretics) from |  | Definition 
 
        | the blood stream into the proximal tubule’s lumen. |  | 
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        | Most diuretic drugs are delivered to the tubular fluid via ?? |  | Definition 
 
        | organic acid secretory system |  | 
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        | ______ is saturable, & diuretic drugs in the bloodstream compete for transfer with endogenous organic acids (uric acid) |  | Definition 
 
        | organic acid secretory system which explains why certain drugs cause hyperuricemia |  | 
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        | The remaining filtrate, which is isotonic, enters.. |  | Definition 
 
        | the descending loop of Henle & passes into the renal medulla |  | 
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        | Does osmolality decrease/increase along the descending portion of the loop of henle? why? |  | Definition 
 
        | it increaes because of water loss due to the countercurrent mechanism |  | 
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        | The cells of the ascending tubular epithelium are unique in being.. |  | Definition 
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        | active reabsorption of Na+, K+, and Cl- is mediated by a Na+/K+/2Cl= cotransporter here |  | Definition 
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        | 25-30% Na+ reabsorbed here |  | Definition 
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        | ____ enter the interstial fluid via the paracellular pathway in the ascending loop of henle |  | Definition 
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        | What part is a major site for salt reabsorption? |  | Definition 
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        | Drugs affecting this site, are the most efficacious of all the diuretic classes |  | Definition 
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        | the cells of the ___ are also impermeable to water |  | Definition 
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        | Up to ___ of the filtered NaCl is reabsorbed via a Na+/Cl- transporter, which is sensitive to thiazide diuretics |  | Definition 
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        | Ca++ excretion is regulated by the parathyroid hormone in which portion of the tubule? |  | Definition 
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        | the principal and intercalated cells of the ____ are responsible for Na+/K+ reabsorption, respectively |  | Definition 
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        | Stimulation of aldosterone receptors in the principal cells of the collecting tubule results in... |  | Definition 
 
        | Na+ reabsorption & K+ secretion |  | 
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        | _______ receptors promote the reabsorption of water from the collecting tubules & ducts which is mediated by cAMP |  | Definition 
 
        | antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopression) |  | 
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        | In many diseases he amount of sodium chloride reabsorbed by the kidney tubules is.. |  | Definition 
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        | If the NaCl is abnormally high this leads to.... |  | Definition 
 
        | retention of water an increase in blood volume  expansion of the extravascular fluid compartment resulting in edema of the tissues |  | 
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        | decrease cardiac output decrease renal blood flow & perfusion (increase RAAS) increase salt & water reabsorption increase blood volume increase blood returned to heart |  | 
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        | Unfortunately the heart cannot handle the increase blood volume and ..... |  | Definition 
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        | Cirrhosis of the liver often results in.. |  | Definition 
 
        | accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites) |  | 
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        | Cirrhosis often results in... |  | Definition 
 
        | portal blood flow obstruction = increase portal BP |  | 
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        | In hepatic ascites, diseased liver has.. |  | Definition 
 
        | impaired plasma protein synthesis = decreased blood colloidal osmotic pressure |  | 
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        | In hepatic ascites, the diseased liver has impaired metabolism of what? |  | Definition 
 
        | aldosterone = increase levels of circulating aldosterone promotes fluid retention |  | 
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        | Nephrotic syndrome - in damaged kidneys, the glomerular membranes |  | Definition 
 
        | allow plasma proteins to enter the glomerular ultrafiltrate |  | 
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        | Nephrotic syndrome - edema results from |  | Definition 
 
        | lowered colloidal pressure caused by the loss of protein from plasma |  | 
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        | Nephrotic syndrome- aldosterone secretion via |  | Definition 
 
        | the RAAS is stimulated by low plasma volume |  | 
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        | Premenstrual edema - swelling associated w/ menses is the result of imbalances in hormones such as |  | Definition 
 
        | estrogen excess estrogen facilitates the loss of fluid into the ECS  |  | 
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        | Most widely used of the diuretics |  | Definition 
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        | Prototype thiazide diuretic |  | Definition 
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        | distal tubule decrease the reabsorption of Na+ by inhibition of a Na+/Cl- cotransporter on the luminal membrane |  | 
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        | Chlorothiazide requires secretion into the |  | Definition 
 
        | tubular lumen to be effective not as efficacious in pts w/ renal disorders |  | 
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        | Actions of chlorothiazide |  | Definition 
 
        | decrease TPR decrease urinary Ca++ excretion hyperosmolar urine acid-base status is not changed |  | 
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        | Initial decrease in BP results from a decrease in blood volume & decrease CO |  | Definition 
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        | Secondary - decrease peripheral vascular resistance from loss of Na+/Ca++ |  | Definition 
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        | Therapeutic uses of chlorothiazide |  | Definition 
 
        | hypertension & CHF renal impairement hypercalciuria nephrogenic diabetes insipidus |  | 
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        | Promotes the reabsorption of Ca+ (in contrast to the loops) |  | Definition 
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        | cheap, convenient to administer and well tolerated |  | Definition 
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        | Why does chlorothiazide decrease systolic and diastolic BP? |  | Definition 
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        | If someone has renal impairement and the thiazides aren't working as well then what two drugs can be added? |  | Definition 
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        | Why is chlorothiazide used for hypercalciuria? |  | Definition 
 
        | because it decreases urinary Ca++ excretion & decreases calcium oxalate stones |  | 
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        | How does chlorothiazide help nephrogenic diabetes insipidus? |  | Definition 
 
        | decreases polyuria and polydipsia |  | 
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        | What is nephrogenic diabetes insipidus? |  | Definition 
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        | Pharmacokinetics of Chlorothiazide |  | Definition 
 
        | effective PO biological half-life (40 hours) secreted by the organic acid secretory system of kidney |  | 
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        | AE: K+ depletion (dysrhythmias), volume depletion, hyperuricemia, hypercalcemia, hyperglycemia, hypersensitivity |  | Definition 
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        | Why do you have K+ depletion with chlorothiazide? |  | Definition 
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        | Chlorothiazide - volume depletion may cause |  | Definition 
 
        | orthostatic hypotension or light-headedness |  | 
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        | Since thiazides inhibit Ca++ secretion, it may lead to increase Ca++ in the blood which would cause |  | Definition 
 
        | hypercalcemia good for kidney stones |  | 
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        | Why does chlorothiazide have hypersensitivity? |  | Definition 
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        | Bone marrow suppression, dermatitis, necrotizing vacuities & interstial nephritis are rare (Steven-Johnsons) |  | Definition 
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        | Thiazide derivative that has proven to be more popular more potent, same efficacy |  | Definition 
 
        | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |  | 
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        | thiazide derivative that behaves like HCTZ  long duration & used once daily for HTN |  | Definition 
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        | More potent than the thiazides Unlike thiazides, because Na+ excretion in advanced renal failure |  | Definition 
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        | lipid soluble nonthiazide diuretic w/ long duration of action |  | Definition 
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        | direct arterial vasodilatation |  | Definition 
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        | metabolized by the GI tract & kidneys so it is less likely to accumulate in renal failure |  | Definition 
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        | used in advanced renal failure to induce further diuresis in addition to the loops |  | Definition 
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        | may be used in low doses in hypertension |  | Definition 
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        | highest efficacy in mobilizing Na+ and Cl- from the body |  | Definition 
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        | decreased reabsorption of 25-30% of filtered NaCl |  | Definition 
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        | downstream sites are not able to reabsorb Na+ load |  | Definition 
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        | inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- cotransport of the luminal membrane in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle |  | 
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        | DOC for reducing acute pulmonary edema of CHF |  | Definition 
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        | Also useful for hyperclacemia because they stimulate tubular Ca++ secretion |  | Definition 
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        | can be given PO, IM, or IV duration of action is 1-4 hours (don't give @ bedtime) |  | 
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        | Ototoxicity, hyperuricemia, acute hypovolemia, K+ depletion, cardiac arrhythmias, hypokalemic alkalosis |  | Definition 
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        | Ototoxicity is seen with loop diuretics, especially when used with.. |  | Definition 
 
        | aminoglycoside antibiotic |  | 
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        | Cardiac arrhythmias seen in loop diuretics are secondary to the loss of |  | Definition 
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        | Act in the collecting tubule to inhibit Na+ reasbsorption, K+ secretion, & H+ secretion |  | Definition 
 
        | potassium- sparing diuretics |  | 
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        | used primarily when aldosterone is present in excess |  | Definition 
 
        | potassium- sparing diuretics |  | 
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        | Major use of potassium-sparing diuretics? |  | Definition 
 
        | hypertension and may be used in combo w/ thiazides |  | 
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        | When using potassium-sparing diuretics you should watch what levels? |  | Definition 
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        | Patient should NOT take K+ supplements while taking these drugs |  | Definition 
 
        | potassium-sparing diuretics |  | 
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        |   Synthetic aldosterone antagonist that competes with aldosterone for intracellular cytoplasmic receptor sites |  | Definition 
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        | decreased mediator proteins prevents Na+ reabsorption & K+ & H+ secretion |  | Definition 
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        | Antagonizes the hormone activity (ADH) which results in K+ retention and Na+ excretion |  | Definition 
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        | In most edematous states, aldosterone levels are high in the blood which leads to the retention of Na+ |  | Definition 
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        | If there is no circulating aldosterone, no diuretic effect will occur with this drug (addison's dx or primary adrenal insufficiency) |  | Definition 
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        | Spironolactone therapeutic uses |  | Definition 
 
        | diuretic secondary hyperaldosteronism |  | 
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        | How is spironolactone used as a diuretic? |  | Definition 
 
        | causes retention of K+ although it has low efficacy inmobilizing (wasting) Na+ ofen used w/ loops or thiazides |  | 
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        | How is spironolactone used for secondary hyperaldosteronism? |  | Definition 
 
        | because spironolactone competes with aldosterone |  | 
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        | Completely absorbed PO & is strongly bound to proteins (induces hepati cytochrome P-450) |  | Definition 
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        | Spironolactone is rapidly converted to an.. |  | Definition 
 
        | active metabolite, canrenon  (which has mineralcorticoid-blocking activity) (pro-drug) |  | 
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        | Should not be given in high doses on a chronic basis |  | Definition 
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        | most effect when given for mild edema for a few days at a time |  | Definition 
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        | AE: resembles some of the sex steroids it may induce gynecomastia in male & menstrual irregularities in females and hyperkalemia |  | Definition 
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        | What are the AE of spironolactone associated wth hyperkalemia? |  | Definition 
 
        | dysrhythmias nausea lethargy & mental confusion can occur |  | 
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        | What is the advanage of eplerenone? |  | Definition 
 
        | less estrogenic/steroid adverse effects than spironolactone |  | 
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        | Block Na+ transport channels resulting in a decrease in Na+/K+ exchange |  | Definition 
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        | Has K+ spraring actions similar to spironolactone |  | Definition 
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        | Triamterene & Amiloride doesn't depend on... |  | Definition 
 
        | aldosterone so it has diuretic activity even w/ addison's disease |  | 
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        | Not the most efficacious diuretics frequently used in combination w/ other diuretics |  | Definition 
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        | less effective than loop diuretics or thiazides not used commonly for the diuretic effect |  | Definition 
 
        | carbonic anhydrase inhibitors |  | 
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        | MOA:inhibits carbonic anhydrase of prox. tublar epithelium decrease ability to exchange Na+ for H+  (puts extra sodium in the mix) |  | Definition 
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        | several days of therapy will result in the loss of HCO3 which leads to a hyperchloremis metabolic acidosis & decrease diuretic efficacy |  | Definition 
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        | AE: Metabolic acidosis, K+ depletion, renal stone formation, drowsiness, paresthesis |  | Definition 
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        | Prototype drug of carbonic anhydrase |  | Definition 
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        | Therapeutic uses of acetazolmide |  | Definition 
 
        | open-angle glaucoma mountain sickness |  | 
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        | How does acetazolmide treat open-angle glaucoma? |  | Definition 
 
        | decrease aqueous humor production decrease IOP   |  | 
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        | Useful for chronic therapy but not in acute attacks of open angle glaucoma |  | Definition 
 
        | Acetazolamide would use trusopt or azopt for acute |  | 
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        | How does acetazolmide treat mountain sickness? |  | Definition 
 
        | Prophylaxis of acute mountain sickness in healthy, physically active people who rapidly ascend above 10,000’ Must be given nightly for 5 days prior to the ascent to prevent the weakness, breathlessness, dizziness, nausea, & cerebral & pulmonary edema |  | 
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        | filtered through the glomerulus |  | Definition 
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        | cause increase water excretion rather than Na+ excretion, they are not helpful with Na+ retention conditions |  | Definition 
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        | used to maintain urine flow following acute toxic ingestion of substances capable of producing acute renal failure |  | Definition 
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        | mainstay of tx for increased ICP |  | Definition 
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        | Acute renal failure due to shock, drug toxicities and trauma |  | Definition 
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        | maintaingin urine flow preserves long-term kidney function & may prevent need of dialysis |  | Definition 
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        | Which osmotic diuretic must be given IV? |  | Definition 
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