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Pharm:Kee43:Def
Pharmacology: Kee Ch43: Diuretics: Definitions
Question | Answer |
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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 |