Diuretics

Question 1

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor Example

Answer 1

Acetazolamide

Question 2

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor TIp for NCLEX

Answer 2

Best for open-angle glaucoma ocular pressure control

Question 3

Loop Examples

Answer 3

Furosemide
Bumetaide

Question 4

Loop NCLEX tips

Answer 4

Fastest acting
PO or IV
Watch decreased Potassium
May cause ototoxicity
Used for acute edema (Pulmonary or CHF)

Question 5

Osmotic Examples

Answer 5

Mannitol

Question 6

Osmotic Nclex Tip

Answer 6

Used to get rid of water instead of sodium
Best for increased intracranial pressure

Question 7

Potassium Sparing Example

Answer 7

Spironolactone

Question 8

Potassium Sparing Nclex Tip

Answer 8

Used orally, not as powerful
Watch for increased potassium
Don’t give if diabetic
Best diuretic for hyperaldosteronism
May cause agranulocytosis

Question 9

Thiazide Example

Answer 9

Hydroclorothiazide

Question 10

Thiazide Nclex tip

Answer 10

Used for Chronic Hypotension
Slow acting
Increases toxicity of heart meds like quinidine and digoxin
Decreases antidiabetic agents