Diuretics in Hypertension — Flashcards

Renal (Diuretics) _____ diuretics may cause hypo-natremia as an adverse effect

_____ diuretics stimulate Ca2+ reabsorption in the distal tubule

Which K+ sparing diuretic is associated with renal calculus formation?_____

Renal (Diuretics) _____ and triamterene are K+ sparing diuretics that may be used to treat Liddle's syndrome, which is characterized by overactive ENaCs

One adverse effect of K+ sparing diuretics is _____, which increases risk for arrhythmia

Renal (Diuretics) _____ and thiazide diuretics can cause hyperuricemia, which may lead to precipitation of gout

Diuretics _____ diuretics are a 1st line agent for treatment of mild or moderate hypertension

Diuretics _____ diuretics block the Na+-Cl- cotransporter on the luminal membrane of the DCT