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Pharm Midterm
Diuretics
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
09/29/2010

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three uses of diuretics include:
Definition
treatment of hypertension, mobilization of edematous fluid, prevention of renal failure
Term
the functional unit of the kidney is the _____
Definition
nephron
Term
most diuretics share the same basic mechanism of action; they _______ and ______
Definition
block sodium, chloride reasborption
Term
adverse effects on the extracellular fluid cause by diuretics include _______, ______, and _________
Definition
hypovolemia, acid-base imbalance, disturbance of electrolyte levels
Term
the four major categories of diuretic drugs are:
Definition
high ceiling (loop), thiazide, osmotic, potassium-sparing
Term
situations that require rapid or massive mobilization of fluid are usually treated with _______
Definition
furosemide
Term
furosemide contributes to the development of digoxin-induced toxicity due to its ability to cause _____
Definition
potassium loss
Term
the most widely used thiazide diuretic is ________, the primary indication for use of this drug is_______
Definition
hydrochlorothiazide, hypertension
Term
sprionolactone is used primarily for _____ & _______
Definition
hypertension, edema
Term
a unique side effect of spironolactone is __________
Definition
hyperkalemia
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mannitol promotes diuresis by _____
Definition
creating an osmotic force in the lumen of the nephron
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