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Block sodium and water reabsorption in the distal tubule ANS✔✔ Thiazide
diuretics
Block sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle ANS✔✔ Loop
diuretics
Block sodium-potassium exchange in the collecting tubules ANS✔✔
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Why do loop diuretics have a greater diuresis effect than thiazides or
potassium-sparing diuretics?
A. Loop diuretics act directly by blocking sodium-potassium exchange in the
distal convoluted tubule.
B. Loop diuretics act early in the loop of Henle and block sodium chloride
reabsorption.
C. Loop diuretics block greater amounts of sodium chloride reabsorption in
the proximal convoluted tubule.
D. Loop diuretics promote the greatest reabsorption of sodium chloride in the
loop of Henle. ANS✔✔ Loop diuretics act early in the loop of Henle and block
sodium chloride reabsorption.
Which action of a loop diuretic can potentially cause hypotension in patients
taking this medication?
, A. Tubular reabsorption of sodium and chloride
B. Water retention and potassium-sparing
C. Excess fluid loss and dehydration
D. Decreased blood volume and venous constriction ANS✔✔ Decreased blood
volume and venous constriction
Why do patients taking thiazide diuretics have an increased risk for
hypercalcemia?
A. They promote GI absorption of calcium.
B. They promote calcium reabsorption.
C. They decrease the metabolism of calcium.
D. They cause calcium loss in the urine. ANS✔✔ They promote calcium
reabsorption
Which adverse reaction to loop diuretic therapy requires immediate nursing
intervention?
A. Dizziness
B. Thirst
C. Hearing loss
D. Weight gain ANS✔✔ hearing loss
What should patients taking thiazide diuretics do when they "feel worse" or
are uncomfortable with their medication?
A. Call the prescriber to report discomfort.
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