Ch. 28 Diuretics Review

Question 0

Orthostatic hypertension is a possible problem with ____ therapy.

Answer 0

Diuretic

Question 1

Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a ____-sparing diuretics, and patients taking this drug must be monitored for signs of ____.

Answer 1

Potassium; hyperkalemia

Question 2

The Loop diuretics have a ____ onset of action. The fact loss were about two hours, and a distinct advantage they have over thiazide diuretics is that their diuretic action continues even when ____ clearance decreases below 25mL/minute.

Answer 2

Rapid; creatinine

Question 3

There is an increased risk for ____ toxicity in the presence of hypokalemia, which may develop with diuretic therapy.

Answer 3

Digitalis

Question 4

Potassium supplements are often prescribed with ____ therapy to prevent ____.

Answer 4

Hydrochlorothiazides; hypokalemia

Question 5

Urinary intake and output and daily weights are the best reflections of the patients fluid ____ status.

Answer 5

Volume

Question 6

Take the diuretic medication early in the ____ to prevent ____ during the night.

Answer 6

Morning; urination

Question 7

The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure guidelines recommend ____ diuretics as the first-line treatment for hypertension.

Answer 7

Thiazide

Question 8

____, and osmotic diuretic, is commonly used to reduce intracranial pressure and cerebral edema resulting from head trauma.

Answer 8

Mannitol

Question 9

Caution should be exercised in the administration of diuretics to ___ ____ because they are more sensitive to the therapeutic effects of these drugs and I’m not more sensitive to the address of exit diuretics, such as dehydration, electrolyte loss, dizziness, and syncope.

Answer 9

The elderly

Question 10

Vomiting and diarrhea cause fluid and ____ loss and should be checked for possible __-kalemia and dehydration.

Answer 10

Electrolyte; hypo