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Pharm:Kee43:Def
Pharmacology: Kee Ch43: Diuretics: Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Diuretics | Decrease hypertension & decrease edema in HF & renal/liver disorders |
| Diuresis | Increased urine flow |
| Natriuresis | Sodium loss in urine |
| Antihypertensive diuretics | Promote sodium & water loss by blocking sodium & chloride reabsorption |
| Potassium-wasting diuretics | Diuretics that promote potassium excretion |
| Potassium-sparing diuretics | Diuretics that promote potassium retention |
| Oliguria | Marked decrease in urine output |
| Saluretic | Sodium-chloride-losing |
| Natriuretic | Sodium-losing |
| Osmolality | Concentration |
| Hyperkalemia | Results when a potassium supplement is taken w/ a potassium-sparing diuretic |