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At what level of kidney function do thiazide diuretics tend to lose their effectiveness?
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?
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?
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?
In which type of patient might thiazide diuretics be less effective?
What is the primary concern when using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney disease?
What is the primary concern when using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney disease?
Below what creatinine clearance level are thiazide diuretics often ineffective?
Below what creatinine clearance level are thiazide diuretics often ineffective?
What is a possible reason for the diminished effect of thiazide diuretics in certain patients?
What is a possible reason for the diminished effect of thiazide diuretics in certain patients?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between creatinine clearance and thiazide diuretic effectiveness?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between creatinine clearance and thiazide diuretic effectiveness?
What is a potential consequence of using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney impairment?
What is a potential consequence of using thiazide diuretics in patients with kidney impairment?
In patients with kidney disease, what may occur when using thiazide diuretics?
In patients with kidney disease, what may occur when using thiazide diuretics?
