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Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
Which of the following is a common side effect of diuretics?
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Muscle cramps (correct)
- Increased appetite
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics?
- Inhibition of sodium reabsorption (correct)
- Inhibition of vasopressin release
- Inhibition of aldosterone release
- Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme
Which type of diuretic is commonly prescribed for hypertension?
Which type of diuretic is commonly prescribed for hypertension?
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Osmotic diuretics
- Thiazide diuretics (correct)
- Loop diuretics
Which diuretic is commonly used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure?
Which diuretic is commonly used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure?
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Which of the following diuretics is classified as a loop diuretic?
Which of the following diuretics is classified as a loop diuretic?
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Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the use of thiazide diuretics?
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with the use of thiazide diuretics?
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Diuretics
- A common side effect of diuretics is hypokalemia (low potassium levels)
- The primary mechanism of action of diuretics is to increase urine production by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys
- Thiazide diuretics are commonly prescribed for hypertension
- Loop diuretics are commonly used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure
- Furosemide is classified as a loop diuretic
- Hypokalemia (low potassium levels) is a common electrolyte imbalance associated with the use of thiazide diuretics
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