Chapter 48 Diuretics

Chapter 48  Diuretics

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Which of the following drugs are sulfonamides, with nonbacteriostatic action, that inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? Select all that apply:
A)
Furosemide (Lasix)
B)
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
C)
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
D)
Methazolamide (Naptazane)
E)
Torsemide (Demadex)

2.
Acetazolamide (Diamox) results in excretion of which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Sodium
B)
Magnesium
C)
Potassium
D)
Bicarbonate
E)
Chloride

3.
Which of the following drugs cause dieresis by inhibiting re-absorption of sodium and chloride ions in the distal and proximal tubules and in the loop of Henle? Select all that apply:
A)
Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
B)
Furosemide (Lasix)
C)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
D)
Mannitol (Osmitrol)
E)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)

4.
Which of the following drugs causes dieresis by increasing the density of filtrate in the glomerulus? Select all that apply:
A)
Amiloride
B)
Torsemide
C)
Ethacrynic acid
D)
Mannitol
E)
Urea

5.
A physician orders acetazolamide (Diamox) 375 mg QD for a client with heart failure. Acetazolamide (Diamox) is available in a 250 mg tablet. How many tablets should the client take daily?

6.
A physician orders bumetanide (Bumex) 2 mg IV daily. If bumetanide (Bumex) is available in a 0.25 mg/mL solution, how many milliliters should the nurse prepare and administer to the client daily?

Answer Key

1.
B, D
2.
B, D, E
3.
B, C
4.
D, E
5.
1.5 tablets
6.
8 mL