Thiazide Diuretics and Kidney Function Quiz
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Thiazide Diuretics and Kidney Function Quiz

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At what level of kidney function do thiazide diuretics tend to lose their effectiveness?

  • When creatinine clearance is around 100 mL/min
  • When creatinine clearance is less than 40 mL/min (correct)
  • When creatinine clearance is less than 10 mL/min
  • When creatinine clearance is greater than 40 mL/min

    • What is a possible reason for the ineffectiveness of thiazide diuretics?

  • Impaired kidney function (correct)
  • Increased potassium levels
  • Decreased sodium levels
  • Insufficient fluid intake

    • Why might a doctor avoid prescribing thiazide diuretics to a patient with kidney disease?

  • Because thiazide diuretics are not effective in kidney disease (correct)
  • Due to the risk of allergic reactions
  • Due to the risk of interactions with other medications
  • Because of the high cost of the medication

    • In which type of patient might thiazide diuretics be less effective?

    <p>Patients with kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney disease?

    <p>The risk of further kidney damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Below what creatinine clearance level are thiazide diuretics often ineffective?

    <p>20 mL/min</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible reason for the diminished effect of thiazide diuretics in certain patients?

    <p>Impaired kidney function leading to reduced tubular secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between creatinine clearance and thiazide diuretic effectiveness?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics are less effective with decreased creatinine clearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney impairment?

    <p>Reduced efficacy of the diuretic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with kidney disease, what may occur when using thiazide diuretics?

    <p>Decreased diuretic response</p> Signup and view all the answers

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