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1
Q

Which diuretics act on the proximal convaluted tubule?

A

Acetazolamide and osmotic diuretics

2
Q

Name the loop diuretics.

A

Furosomide, Bumonatide, Ethacrynic acid

3
Q

When is mannitol used?

A

For elevated ICP or Glaucoma

4
Q

What are the potassium sparing diuretic drugs?

A

Spirolactone, Amiloride, Triamterene

5
Q

Really good diuretic for mild-moderate CHF

A

Loop

6
Q

When are potassium sparing drugs used?

A

With a loop or thiazide to retain K+ or in hyperaldosteronism

7
Q

Where do Thiazides act?

A

Early distal convaluted tubule

8
Q

When using a loop dirutic why is electrolyte checking done frequently?

A

Because the drugs can be oto-toxic

9
Q

Drugs used to concentrate urine for bed wetters?

A

vasopression, desmopressin

10
Q

Compare and contrast allopurinol with Probenacid/Sulfinpyrazone

A

Both used as a treatment for gout, one prevents the formation of uric acid, the others promote excretion

11
Q

For what conditions are Thiazides used for?

A

HTN, CHF, kidney stone, diabetes insipidus, stroke

12
Q

Good uses for Acetazolamide?

A

Glaucoma, to alkalize urine (barbituate overdose)