10 Questions
What is the main function of diuretics?
Increase the production of urine and get rid of excessive water and sodium ions.
Name a commonly used thiazide diuretic and its function.
Hydrochlorthiazide; it relaxes blood vessels and promotes natriuresis.
In which conditions are loop diuretics used?
Heart failure, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, and hypertension.
What is the main purpose of potassium sparing diuretics?
To prevent the loss of K+ ions.
Name an example of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and its function.
Acetazolamide; it inhibits the formation of bicarbonate ion and prevents the absorption of sodium ions.
What is the chemical name of Furosemide?
Furosemide
Which class of diuretics does Chlorthalidone belong to?
Thiazide diuretics
Name one brand of Bumetanide.
Bumex
What is the chemical formula of Metolazone?
C16H16ClN3O3S
What is the primary use of Acetazolamide?
Treatment of edema from heart failure or medications
This quiz covers the basic introduction to diuretics, including their function in increasing urine production and eliminating excess water and sodium ions from the body. It also explores the common medical conditions for which diuretics are used, such as edema, congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypertension, liver diseases, and kidney disorders.
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