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21. Diuretics & RAAS Antagonists Flashcards

1
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Although the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2) is electrically neutral, its action leads to excess intracellular K+ which then back diffuses into lumen creating a lumen positive potential. This potential then drives the reabsorption of _____.

A

cations Mg++ and Ca++

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What is aldosterone?

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major mineralocorticoid- Na+ sparing, K+ wasting

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3
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Inhibition of CA by ______ results in retention of HCO3- in lumen (urine) with mild alkaline diuresis.

A

acetazolamide

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4
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_____ diuretics are the most efficacious.

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Loop

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5
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Water removal (from lumen) occurs in descending limb as a result of _____ generated in interstitial spaces.

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hypertonic osmotic forces

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6
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What are some important SEs for spironolactone?

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gynocomastia, hyperkalemia

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_____ inhibit the Na+/Cl- cotransporter, causing increased urinary secretion of NaCl.

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Thiazide diuretics

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8
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Tx with loop diuretics and thiazides causes increased plasma concentrations of uric acid, possibly leading to ____.

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gout

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9
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Most Na+ comes back in at the proximal convoluted tubule, and ____ don’t affect that.

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diuretics

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10
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Thiazide diuretics inhibit the Na+/Cl- cotransporter, causing increased urinary secretion of _____.

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NaCl

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11
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Thiazide diuretics inhibit the _____, causing increased urinary secretion of NaCl.

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Na+/Cl- cotransporter

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12
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Inhibition of the _____ enzyme depresses NaHCO3 reabsorption in proximal tubule.

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carbonic anhydrase

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13
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What is the consequence of hypokalemia?

A

more ectopic pacemakers

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14
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What is the major extracellular cation?

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Na+

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15
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_____, a diuretic, works by interacting with hormone receptors.

A

Spironolactone

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16
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The major use of aldosterone antagonists in HF, even though they are diuretics, is as ____.

A

an anti-remodeling agent

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17
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Nearly all diuretic agents exert their effects at _____ surface of renal tubule cells.

A

luminal (urine)

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18
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Name a diuretic used to treat HF.

A

Furosemide

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19
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Active NaCl reabsorption occurs in the _____ via the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2).

A

ascending limb

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20
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Active NaCl reabsorption occurs in ascending limb via the _____.

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Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2)

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21
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Inhibition of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme depresses NaHCO3 reabsorption in the _____.

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proximal tubule

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22
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Name 3 Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors.

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  1. Acetazolamide (Diamox) 2. Dorzolamide 3. Brinzolamide
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23
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Anti-remodeling occurs by decreasing ____, ____, and _____.

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hypertrophy, fibrosis, apoptosis

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24
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When can furosemide be started?

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either acutely or chronically

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25
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Which 2 classes of drugs have anti-remodeling action and are assoc. with decreases in morbidity/mortality?

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  1. Beta-blockers (beta-1 receptor) 2. ARBs (angiotensin-II receptor)
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26
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Which diuretic has a SE of ototoxicity?

A

ethacrynic acid

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27
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What is the most common s/s for diuretic OD?

A

dizziness upon standing

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28
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The _____ decrease Na+ reabsorption, so increased Na+ and water enter the urine.

A

diuretic agents

29
Q

Almost all of _____, _____, _____, and _____ are reabsorbed in the proximal convoluted tubule.

A

glucose; amino acids; NaHCO3; other metabolites

30
Q

Aldosterone antagonists tend to be _____.

A

K+ sparing

31
Q

Sometimes loop diuretics are augmented with a _____.

A

thiazide diuretic

32
Q

What is the common name for furosemide?

A

Lasix

33
Q

How is congestion reduced?

A

diuretics

34
Q

Inhibition of CA by acetazolamide results in retention of HCO3- in lumen (urine) with ______.

A

mild alkaline diuresis

35
Q

____ works via osmotic effects that prevent water reabsorption.

A

Mannitol

36
Q

Water removal (from lumen) occurs in descending limb as a result of _____ generated in interstitial spaces.

A

hypertonic osmotic forces

37
Q

Although the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2) is electrically neutral, its action leads to excess _____ which then back diffuses into the lumen, creating a lumen positive potential. This potential then drives the reabsorption of cations Mg++ and Ca++.

A

intracellular K+

38
Q

Are diuretics used chronically or acutely?

A

both

39
Q

_____ tend to be K+ sparing.

A

Aldosterone antagonists

40
Q

Water removal (from lumen) occurs in the _____ as a result of hypertonic osmotic forces generated in interstitial spaces.

A

descending limb

41
Q

What is the consequence of hyperkalemia?

A

conduction block disorders

42
Q

ACE inhibitors indirectly block the release of aldosterone, so they are _____.

A

K+ sparing

43
Q

What are the K+ sparing diuretics?

A

Na+ channel blockers and aldosterone antagonists

44
Q

Name 3 goals of heart failure management with pharmacotherapy.

A
  1. reduction of congestion 2. modulate neurohormonal regulation 3. improve flow
45
Q

What are K+ sparing diuretics used for?

A

anti-fibrotics

46
Q

A true synergistic effect may be achieved with a ____ and a ____ in refractory edema.

A

thiazide; loop diuretic

47
Q

How are neurohormones modulated?

A

RAAS antagonists and Beta-blockers

48
Q

What diuretic works by inhibiting Na+-K+-ATPase?

A

none

49
Q

Although the _____ is electrically neutral, its action leads to excess intracellular K+ which then back diffuses into lumen creating a lumen positive potential. This potential then drives the reabsorption of cations Mg++ and Ca++.

A

Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2)

50
Q

Thiazides increase reabsorption of ____, but loop diuretics decrease serum _____ levels.

A

Ca++; Ca++

51
Q

Nearly all diuretic agents exert their effects at luminal (urine) surface of _____.

A

renal tubule cells

52
Q

What is often the first tx for HF?

A

Furosemide

53
Q

How is flow improved?

A

vasodilators (difficult- usu req mechanical devices or transplantation)

54
Q

_____increase reabsorption of Ca++, but _____ decrease serum Ca++ levels.

A

Thiazides; loop diuretics

55
Q

Most Na+ comes back in at the _____, and diuretics don’t affect that.

A

proximal convoluted tubule

56
Q

What is another name for loop diuretics and why?

A

high ceiling bc they give the maximum efficacy of all diuretics

57
Q

ACE inhibitors indirectly block the release of _____, so they are K+ sparing.

A

aldosterone

58
Q

Water removal (from lumen) occurs in the _____ as a result of hypertonic osmotic forces generated in interstitial spaces.

A

descending limb

59
Q

Inhibition of the carbonic anhydrase enzyme depresses ______ in proximal tubule.

A

NaHCO3 reabsorption

60
Q

Nearly all _____ agents exert their effects at luminal (urine) surface of renal tubule cells.

A

diuretic

61
Q

The diuretic agents decrease ______, so increased Na+ and water enter the urine.

A

Na+ reabsorption

62
Q

Active ____ reabsorption occurs in ascending limb via the Na+-K+-2Cl- cotransporter (NKCC2).

A

NaCl

63
Q

What is the major use of _____ in HF, even though they are diuretics, is as an anti-remodeling agent?

A

aldosterone antagonists

64
Q

____ and ____, both diuretics, work by interacting with membrane transport proteins.

A

Thiazides; furosemide

65
Q

Almost all of glucose, amino acids, NaHCO3, and other metabolites are reabsorbed in the _____.

A

proximal convoluted tubule

66
Q

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors are used to treat?

A

Glaucoma, acute mountain sickness

67
Q

What are some SEs for the thiazides?

A

hypokalemia hyperglycemia gout hyperlipidemia 2a hyperaldosteronism allergic rxns

68
Q

Loop diuretic efficacy is increased with ____.

A

dietary salt restriction (

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