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Hypertension Loop Diuretics
Hypertension Loop Diuretics
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Pharmacology
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09/09/2012

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Term
Loop diuretics are used mainly for?
Definition

Edema (for fluid depletion) in heart failure; occassionally for BP if decreased renal function

Term
Name the loop diuretics?
Definition

Furosemide

Bumetanide

Torsemide

Ethacrynic Acid

Term
Brand name for Furosemide
Definition
Lasix
Term
Brand name for Bumetamide
Definition
Bumex
Term
Brand name for Torsemide
Definition
Demadex
Term
Brand name for Ethacrynic Acid
Definition
Edecrin
Term
The common side effect of loop diuretics?
Definition
Hypokalemia
Term
What kind of hypotension can be seen in loop diuretics?
Definition
orthostatic hypotension
Term
Do loop diuretics increase or decrease uric acid
Definition
increase
Term
Do loop diuretics increaes or decrease blood glucose?
Definition
increase
Term
Do loop diuretics increase or decrease lipids?
Definition
increase
Term
Photosensitivity associated with loop diuretics?
Definition
Yes
Term
Do loop diuretics increase or decrease calcium levels?
Definition
decrease
Term
Which of the loop diuretics has the most risk for ototoxicity?
Definition
ethacrynic acid
Term
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Definition
Statment. Not a question.
Term
Name the potassium - sparring diuretics?
Definition

Amiloride

Triamterene

Spironolactone

Eplerenone

Term
Which two decrease morbidity and mortality in HF?
Definition

Spironolactone

Eplerenone

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Definition
Statement. Not a question.
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