Exam 1; Diuretics Flashcards

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What is the definition of a diuretic

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any agent that causes a net excretion of water and Na+

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What two main things are diuretics used for clinically

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hypertension; decreasing blood volume and some cause vasodilation
to reduce edema; in heart failure; kidney retains H2O and Na, water accumulates in the interstitial space

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This is designed to eliminate unwanted molecules (Na & H2O) and to conserve essential ions and molecules

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normal kidney function

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What is the flow of molecules in the proximal convoluted tubule

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removal of Ca++, Na+, HCO3-

exchange of organic molecules

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What is the flow of water through the renal tubule

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water can freely pass through the tubule; following the osmotic gradient

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What is the flow of molecules in the loop of Henle

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removal of K+, Cl-, and large amounts of Na

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What is the flow of molecules in the distal convoluted tubule

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removal of Na+, Cl-, Ca++

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What is the flow of ions in the collecting duct

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Na+/K+ exchanger (Na out, K in)

removal of H2O

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True or False

Thiazide diuretics have a low therapeutic index

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False; they have a high index

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What is the mechanism behind thiazide diuretics

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they inhibit Na+ transport out of the DCT; water follows and they are excreted in the urine

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What are two other affects of thiazide diuretics

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they cause direct vasodilation (often drug of choice in treating hypertension)
they decrease the excretion of Ca++ (Ca++ retention)

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What are five side effects of thiazide diuretics

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hypokalemia (loss of Ka due to Na/K exchanger)
increase serum LDL and triglycerides
decrease uric acid secretion; gout
inhibit insulin secretion
contains sulfur ions; may cause allergic reaction

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What are two examples of thiazide diuretics

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chlorothiazide

hydrochlorothiazide

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What are four examples of loop/high ceiling diuretics

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furosemide
ethacryncic acid
bumetanide
torsemide

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What is the mechanism of action of loop diuretics

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given orally or parentally

inhibit Na/Cl resorption from the ascending limb of the loop of Henle

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16
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Which is more efficacious, thiazides or loop diuretics

17
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How much urine/day can a patient excrete while on loop diuretics

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When are loop diuretics given clinically

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in patients that don’t respond well to thiazides
patients with impaired renal function
patients with life threatening edema (pulmonary/cerebral)

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What are 5 side effects of loop diuretics

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dehydration
hypokalemia (more Na to exchanger)
hypocalcemia (increase Ca excretion)
decreased uric acid secretion
auditory nerve damage (especially if used with other ototoxic agents)
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What are two examples of potassium-sparing diuretics; aldosterone antagonists

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spironolactone

eplerenone

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What is the mechanism behind potassium-sparing diuretics

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blocking the aldesterone receptor; can prevent synthesis of Na/K+ exchanger

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What are four side effects of potassium-sparing diuretics

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takes a couple days to work
used with other diuretics to prevent K+ loss
used to treat excess aldesterone activity
can cause hyperkalemia

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This potassium-sparing diuretic is a steroid, and can have anti-androgen effects (breast growth, etc.)

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spironolactone

24
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This potassium sparing diuretic has fewer interaction with other steroid receptors

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These two potassium-sparing diuretics are inhibitors of what
triamterne amiloride Na+ transport in the distal tubule and collecting duct
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Potassium-sparing diuretics which inhibit Na transport have what kind of mechanism
they prevent Na from getting into the exchanger by blocking Na channel
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What is the effect/symptoms of potassium sparing diuretics which inhibit Na transport
the effect is more rapid and predictable than alderstone antagonists hyperkalemia
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What is the mechanism behind carbonic anhydrase (enzyme) inhibitors
inhibits HCO3- absorption in the PCT
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What three things do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (not primarily a diuretic) also treat
``` open angle glaucoma mountain sickness (decrease CSF formation) epilepsy (may be due to pH changes in the CNS) ```
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This is an example of an osmotic diuretic
mannitol
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What is the mechanism behind mannitol
non-metabolized sugar given as an IV and it remains in tubule and draws water into tubule and is secreted with the water
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What is mannitol used to treat
used to maintain renal/urine flow after renal damage/trauma | also it lowers intracranial pressure
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This diuretic increases globular filtration rate
methylxanthines (such as caffeine)
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This diuretic releases ADH
ethanol
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This triggers the synthesis of the Na/K exchanger
aldesterone
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ADH (antidiuretic hormone) induces what
further reabsorption of H2O
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This blocs the ADH receptor; in cases of excess ADH/retain too much water
conivaptin