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physiology regulatory factors of BP   fluid balance; acid-base balance; electrolyte regulation; osmotic pressure  
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secretory factors of BP   renin production; erythropoeitin production; prostaglandin production  
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excretory factors of BP   metabolic waste removal  
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How do diuretics help control BP   increase urinary salt excretion and water follows  
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Goal of diuretics   increase excretion of solutes (NaCl) and water  
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What does the excretion of solutes do to fluid volume   reduce extracellular fluid volume and rid the body of interstitial fluid  
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diuretics are used to treat what?   high blood pressure; congestive heart failure; edema; glaucoma  
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What type of diuretic are Thiazides?   diluting segment diuretics  
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Thiazide (diluting segment diuretic) prototype   chlorothiazide (Diuril); hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)  
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thiazide (diluting segment diuretics) dynamics   decrease reabsorption of sodium/chloride/potassium/bicarbonate in distal tubules  
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effect of thiazides (diluting segment diuretics) on blood vessels   widen blood vessels  
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Thiazide (diluting segment diuretics) therapeutic use   edema; hypertension; heart failure; hypercalciuria  
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site of action of thiazides   early part of distal tubule; inhibit sodium/chloride symporter  
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contraindication for thiazides   gout = secretion of medication in proximal tubules inhibit secretion of uric acid  
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Increased tubular flow rate as seen in thiazides (diluting segment diuretics) causes the increase of what electrolyte excretion?   potassium  
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GI side effects of thiazides (diluting segment diuretics)   nausea/vomiting, diarrhea  
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CNS side effects of thiazides (diluting segment diuretics)   drowsiness, confusion, headache  
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Hematopoietic side effects of thiazides (diluting segment diuretics)   agranulocytosis, anemia  
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What is another name for loop diuretics?   high ceiling  
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loop diuretics (high ceiling) prototypes   furosemide (Lasix); torsemide (Demadex); bumetanide (Bumex)  
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chlorothiazide (Diuril)   thiazide (diluting segment diuretic)  
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hydrochlorothiazide (hydrodiuril)   thiazide (diluting segment diuretic)  
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furosemide (Lasix)   loop diuretics (high ceiling)  
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torsemide (Demadex)   loop diuretics (high ceiling)  
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bumetanide (Bumex)   loop diuretics (high ceiling)  
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dynamics of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   block sodium/potassium/chloride transporter, inhibits reabsorption of sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium in thick ascending loop of henle  
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Therapeutic uses of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   edema (CHF), hypertension, pulmonary edema, ascites  
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Kinetics of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   oral(acts 40 minutes to 1 hour( IV (5-10 minutes)  
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Adverse effects of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   hypovolemia = decreased blood pressure, weakness  
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Side effects of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   rapid fluid and electrolyte depletion; GI upset; ototoxicity  
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Caution to take with loop diuretics (high ceiling)   very powerful, close monitoring especially digitalis  
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electrolyte side effects of loop diuretics (high ceiling)   hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia; hypovolemia; photosensitivity  
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Drug interactions with loop diuretics (high ceiling)   digoxin, beta-blockers  
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What agents act on the distal tubule   potassium-spapering diuretics  
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potassium-sparing diuretic prototype   spironolactone (Aldactone)  
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spironolcatone (Aldactone)   potassium-sparing diuretic prototype  
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potassium-sparing diuretic dynamics   antagonized aldosterone; inhibits potassium/sodium exchange in disal tubules  
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What type of diuretic are potassium-sparing diuretics   weak diuretics  
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Potassium-sparing diuretic uses   edema, hypertension, cirrhosis of liver  
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potassium-sparing diuretic kinetics   oral peak 2-3 days; duration = 24 hours  
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Adverse effects of potassium-sparing diuretics   hyperkalemia; GI upset; headache; confusion  
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Sexual changes with potassium-sparing diuretics   decreased libido, impotence  
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what diuretics work on the proximal tubule   osmotic diuretics  
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osmotic diuretic prototype   mannitol  
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mannitol   osmotic diuretics (proximal tubule)  
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Kinetics of mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   IV; acts in 10 minutes and oral  
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dynamics of mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   increased water excretion  
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therapeutic uses of mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   prevent acute renal failure during surgery or trauma; prevent/decrease cerebral, intraocular pressure  
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side effects of mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   increases plasma osmolality  
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adverse effects of mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   nausea/vomiting, headache, electrolyte imbalance  
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contraindicaitons for mannitol (osmotic diuretic)   congestive heart failure, renal failure  
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Where do CAH inhibitors act   proximal tubules  
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CAH   carbonic anhydrase  
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CAH inhibitor prototype   acetazolamide (Diamox)  
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acetazolamide (Diamox)   CAH ihnibitor  
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CAH inhibitor dynamics   inhibit action of CAH enzyme  
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Therapeutic uses for CAH inhibitors   claucoma; increased CNS pressure; altitude sickness; edema (CHF)  
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What do CAH inhibitors do to urine   makes it alkaline  
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what does alkaline urine (from CAH inhibitors) do?   decreases excretion of some drugs; increases excretion of salycylates  
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What drugs are not as excreted as much when urine is alkaline from CAH inhibitors   procainamide  
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What drugs are excreted more when urine is alkaline from CAH inhibitors   salycylates  
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Kinetics of CAH inhibitors   oral; IM; IV  
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distribution of CAH inhibitors throughout body   widely distributed throughout body  
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Frequency of dosage of CAH inhibitors   daily dosage or alternate day dosage  
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What drugs can produce diuresis as a side effect   digitalis; Xanthines (Theophylline, caffine)  
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How do Xanthines cause diuresis   increases heart rate and blood flow  
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why does diuresis occur when kidney function is impaired due to hypovolemia   increase pressure in glomerulus and restores function  
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nursing assessment with diuretics   baseline weight, CBC, chemistry, presence of edema (abdominal-ascites), note allergies  
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What allergies should you be aware of with diuretics   sulfa  
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Nursing interventions with diuretics   monitor fluid and electrolyte balance  
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Signs of hypovolemia   hypotension, weak pulse, tachycardia, clammy skin, reduced urinary output  
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define hyponatremia   low sodium levels (135-145)  
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symptoms of hyponatremia   lethargy, disorientation  
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define hypokalemia   low potassium levels (3.5-3)  
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symptoms of hypokalemia   weakness, abnormal EKG  
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What diruetics may cause hyperkalemia   potassium-sparing diuretics  
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define hypocalcemia   low calcium levels (8.4-10.2)  
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symptoms of hypocalcemia   irritability, twitching, nausea, vomiting, tetany  
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what to monitor when on diuretics   diet (sodium/potassium); intake and output, daily weight  
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what teaching needs to be done with diuretics   "take it easy on salt"; constipation and orthostatic hyptension may be a problem  
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treatment for orthostatic hypotension   elevating feet, using compression hose  
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Diet modifications when on diuretics   high potassium diet or potassium supplement  
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