Cardio Meds Part A (Diuretics) questions with complete solution .

Cardio Meds Part A (Diuretics)
complications specific to Loop Diuretics - ✅✅--Hyperglycemia
-HYPOkalemia
-HYPOcalcemia
-Ototoxicity

complications specific to Potassium sparing Diuretics - ✅✅--Hyperkalemia
-Women irregular menses
-Men impotence

complications specific to Thiazide Diuretics - ✅✅--Hyperglycemia
-HYPOkalemia


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Diuretics given with antihypertensives increase risk of what -
-hypotension


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Diuretics given with Digoxin or lithium cause increased risk of what -
-toxicity

✅✅-stop the absorption of NaCI and K+
How do Loop Diuretics work -

How do Potassium Sparing Diuretics work - ✅✅-block action of aldosterone
to keep potassium

How do Thiazide Diuretics work - ✅✅-relax smooth muscle of blood vessels
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if patient has a sulfa drug allergy which diuretic should they avoid -
-Thiazides (cross sensitivity)

Most common Loop Diuretic - ✅✅-Furosemide (Lasix)
taking which Diuretics require monitoring of your blood sugar - ✅✅-loops
and thiazides

What are common complications of ALL Diuretics - ✅✅--dehydration
-fluid/electrolyte imbalance
-hypotension
-nephrotoxicity