3 Questions
Which of the following is not a common side effect of diuretics?
Hypertension
Which diuretic is known to have the highest risk of causing ototoxicity?
Furosemide
What is the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics?
Inhibition of sodium-chloride cotransporter
Study Notes
Diuretics and Their Side Effects
- Hypokalemia (potassium depletion) is a common side effect of diuretics.
- Hypercalcemia (elevated calcium levels) is not a common side effect of diuretics.
Diuretics and Ototoxicity
- Ethacrynic acid is a diuretic known to have the highest risk of causing ototoxicity (hearing loss or damage).
Mechanism of Action of Thiazide Diuretics
- Thiazide diuretics inhibit sodium reabsorption in the early distal tubule of the nephron, leading to increased sodium and water excretion in the urine.
- This results in decreased blood volume, cardiac output, and blood pressure.
Test your knowledge about diuretics by answering questions about common side effects, ototoxicity risk, and the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics.
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