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Created by Evian Chai
about 4 years ago
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What are diuretics?
What occurs in oedematous conditions? Which type of diuretic is used to treat it?
Which type of diuretic is used to treat hypertension? How does it work?
What are three types of oedematous conditions?
Where are 2/3 of H20/salts, all glucose, aa, and HCO3- reabsorbed?
Where is 25% of NaCl reabsored?
Where is 10% of Na+ reabsorbed?
In the collecting tubule what regulates Na+ reabsorption/ K+ secretion?
What part of the kidney does Loop diuretics work on?
What part of the kidney does Thiazide diuretics work on?
What part of the kidney does K+ Sparing diuretics work on?
For loop diuretics, what is its:
1. Mechanism
2. Used for
3. Side effects
For thiazide diuretics, what is its:
1. Mechanism
2. Used for
3. Side effects
For K+ spanning diuretics, what is its:
1. Mechanism
2. Used for
3. Side effects
What do aldosterone blockers (eg. Spironalactone) do?
Where?
What is it used for?
Why do loop diuretics and thiazide blockers cause hypokalaemia?
What is the most effective diuretic? Why?
Furesemide/Turasemide
Hydrocholorothiazide, Bendroflumethiazide
Amiloride, Triamterene
