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This class includes furosemide and acts on the loop of Henle.
What are loop diuretics?
Furosemide works by blocking the reabsorption of ________.
What is sodium (Na+)?
Loop diuretics can cause this unique side effect.
What is ototoxicity?
Check this lab value before giving potassium-sparing diuretics.
What is serum potassium (K+)?
This chronic condition is staged based on GFR.
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
This potassium-sparing diuretic works by blocking aldosterone receptors in the distal nephron.
What is spironolactone?
Spironolactone blocks this hormone.
What is aldosterone?
Thiazide diuretics can increase levels of this...
What is glucose?
This diuretic is often used in heart failure for quick fluid reduction.
What is furosemide?
This syndrome is characterized by massive proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and edema.
What is nephrotic syndrome?
This mild class works on the distal tubule
What are thiazide diuretics?
This class of diuretics decreases hydrogen ion secretion and bicarbonate reabsorption.
What are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
Common electrolyte imbalance with furosemide.
What is hypokalemia?
Avoid this when taking potassium-sparing diuretics.
What are K rich foods/drinks?
The most common cause of urinary tract obstruction, leading to potential kidney damage.
What is kidney stones?
This diuretic class inhibits carbonic anhydrase in the proximal tubule.
What are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
The mechanism of thiazide diuretics includes an indirect increase in this ion's reabsorption, useful in preventing kidney stones.
What is calcium (Ca²⁺)?
Spironolactone can lead to this hormonal side effect in men.
What is gynecomastia?
A nurse should monitor this vital sign closely when giving diuretics.
What is blood pressure?
This form of obstruction occurs when the ureters are blocked, often due to an enlarged prostate in men.
What is hydroureter or hydronephrosis?
This carbonic anhydrase inhibitor is used to treat glaucoma and altitude sickness.
What is acetazolamide?
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are sometimes used to treat this condition, which involves excessive cerebrospinal fluid accumulation.
What is glaucoma?
All diuretics risk this unintended side effect.
What is dehydration?
Patient education should emphasize this time of day for taking diuretics.
What is the morning?
This condition is often caused by a bacterial infection ascending from the urethra and can lead to systemic infection if untreated.
What is pyelonephritis?