Deck 14: Diuretics

Question 1

Acetazolamide is an example of which of the following categories of diuretics?

A) loop
B) osmotic
C) thiazide
D) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 1

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 2

Which of the following diuretics are the most efficacious agents available, and are rapidly absorbed?

A) loop
B) osmotic
C) thiazide
D) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Answer 2

loop

Question 3

Which of the following diuretics are used in patients with edematous states and can be given intravenously?

A) thiazide-like
B) potassium-sparing
C) loop
D) osmotic

Answer 3

loop

Question 4

Which of the following is the most important indication of loop diuretics?

A) hyperglycemia
B) pulmonary edema
C) hypercalcemia
D) B and C

Question 5

Which of the following is an adverse effect of spirinolactone?

A) hypernatremia
B) gynecomastia
C) hypokalemia
D) anuria

Question 6

Which of the following diuretics are used in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma?

A) loop diuretics
B) thiazide diuretics
C) potassium-sparing diuretics
D) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 7

The carbonic anhydrase inhibitors may cause:

A) hyperkalemia
B) hyperglycemia
C) acidosis
D) acute closed-angle glaucoma

Question 8

Enlargement of breast tissue in males is referred to as:

A) gynecomastia
B) gangrene
C) galactorrhea
D) hematoma

Question 9

Diuretics are mainly used to remove the excess:

A) lipids in plasma
B) extracellular fluid
C) intracellular fluid
D) bile

Question 10

Which of the following is the major problem of the loop diuretics?

A) The accumulation of cholesterol in the liver.
B) The formation of kidney stones.
C) The loss of electrolytes from the body.
D) The loss of blood sugar.

Question 11

Which of the following is the most commonly prescribed class of diuretics?

A) potassium-sparing
B) loop
C) osmotic
D) thiazide

Question 12

Which of the following parts of the nephron is the site of the mechanism of action of loop diuretics?

A) descending limb of the loop
B) ascending limb of the loop
C) proximal convoluted tubule
D) distal convoluted tubule

Question 13

Which of the following terms refers to the inability to produce urine?

A) diuresis
B) paresthesia
C) asthenia
D) anuria

Question 14

Thiazide drugs are still considered to be in the front line for the treatment of which of the following conditions?

A) mild hyperthermia
B) moderate hypertension
C) severe electrolyte imbalances
D) severe hepatic coma

Question 15

Which of the following is an aldosterone antagonist?

A) mannitol
B) isosorbide
C) spironolactone
D) acetazolamide

Question 16

Methazolamide is classified as which of the following types of diuretic?

A) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
B) osmotic diuretics
C) potassium-sparing diuretics
D) loop diuretics

Question 17

Lasix is the trade name of which of the following agents?

A) bumetanide
B) torsemide
C) furosemide
D) ethacrynic acid

Question 18

Which of the following include potassium-sparing diuretics?

A) methazolamide (Neptazane )
B) triamterene (Dyrenium )
C) mannitol (Osmitrol )
D) acetazolamide (Diamox )

Question 19

Osmotic diuretics can be used to reduce:

A) inflammation of the pericardium
B) pulmonary embolism
C) pulmonary circulation
D) increased intracranial pressure

Question 20

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide into:

A) carbonic acid
B) carbon monoxide
C) bicarbonate ions
D) water and hydrogen ions

Question 21

The optimum therapeutic effects of thiazide are seen in 15 to 30 minutes when given ____________________.

Question 22

Potassium loss is one of the major problems of the loop diuretics, which can result in abnormal cardiac ____________________ and even ____________________.

Question 23

There are two types of potassium-sparing diuretics, the aldosterone antagonists and those independent of ____________________.

Question 24

Aldosterone is the sodium-retaining ____________________ secreted from the adrenal ____________________.

Question 25

Osmotic diuretics can be used to maintain urine volume and to prevent ____________________.

Question 26

Loop diuretics include bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide, and ____________________.

Question 27

The two examples of thiazide-like diuretics include chlorthalidone (Hygroton ) and ____________________ (Lozol ).

Question 28

Inability to achieve or maintain penile erection is called ____________________.

Question 29

The principal action of diuretics is at the level of the ____________________.

Question 30

Furosemide is an example of loop diuretics that is a relatively ____________________ acting drug.

Question 31

The structures of the urinary system include two ureters, two kidneys, a __________, and a urethra.

Question 32

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-bendroflumethiazide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 33

Diuretics are a group of drugs that promote __________ loss from the body into the urine.

Question 34

__________ __________ are the most effective diuretics available.

Question 35

Thiazide drugs act on the cortical segment of the __________ loop and the distal convoluted tubules of the nephron.

Question 36

Thiazide diuretics may cause __________, hypochloremia, and muscle weakness.

Question 37

Spironolactone is effective only when __________ is present.

Question 38

Mannitol and urea are most commonly used to reduce intracranial or __________ pressure.

Question 39

Carbonic anhydrase is an enzyme that speeds up the conversion of carbon dioxide into __________ ions.

Question 40

A major problem of loop diuretics is the loss of __________ from the body.

Question 41

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-mannitol

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 42

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-methychlothiazide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 43

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-hydrochlorothiazide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 44

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-chlorthalidone

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 45

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-indapamide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 46

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-trichlormethiazide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 47

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-polythiazide

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 48

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-chlorothiazide sodium

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol

Question 49

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-metolazone

A)Naturetin
B)Diuril
C)Mykrox
D)Renese
E)Metahydrin
F)Lozol
G)Hygroton
H)Aquatensine
I)HCTZ
J)Osmitrol