A Quiz About Diuretics! Trivia

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    Which of the following is NOT a loop diuretic?

    • Furosemide (Lasix)
    • Bumetadine (Bumex)
    • Torsemide (Demadex)
    • Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
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A quiz about diuretics trivia! Diuretics are substances given to patients so as to increase the amount of water needed for them to increase the amount of urine they dispense from the body. There are basically three types of diuretics, and they include loop-acting diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics and thiazide diuretics. Do you know what sets them apart, their different types as well as side effects of taking them? This quiz will help refresh your memory!

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is NOT a thiazide diuretic?

    • Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

    • Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

    • Bendroflumethazide (Naturetin)

    • Triamterene (Dyrenium)

    Correct Answer
    A. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
    Explanation
    Thiazide diuretics include: Bendroflumethazide (Naturetin), Chlorothiazide (Diuril), Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese), Chlorthalidone (Hygroton), Trichlormethiazide (Naqua), Indapamide (Lozol), and Xipamid (Xipamide). Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic. LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is NOT a potassium-sparing diuretic?

    • Spirinolactone (Aldactone)

    • Amiloride HCL (Midamor)

    • Triamterene (Dyrenium)

    • Torsemide (Demadex)

    Correct Answer
    A. Torsemide (Demadex)
    Explanation
    Potassium-sparing diuretics include: Spirinolactone (Aldactone), Amiloride HCL (Midamor), and Triamterene (Dyrenium). Torsemide is a loop diuretic.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following is NOT true, regarding loop diuretics?

    • Loop diuretics decrease absorption in the distal tubule.

    • Loop diuretics promote the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water.

    • Loop diuretics inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle.

    • Loop diuretics can result in dehydration.

    Correct Answer
    A. Loop diuretics decrease absorption in the distal tubule.
    Explanation
    Loop diuretics inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle, and promote the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium and water. They can cause dehydration. THIAZIDE diuretics decrease absorption in the distal tubule.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following should NOT be used by a patient taking Aldactone (Spironolactone)?

    • Red meats

    • Fatty foods

    • Salt substitute

    • Carbonated drinks

    Correct Answer
    A. Salt substitute
    Explanation
    Salt substitutes contain potassium. Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, so it might cause a higher potassium level.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 6. 

    People using loop diuretics or thiazide diuretics are NOT at higher risk for which of the following?

    • Low potassium

    • PVCs

    • Digoxin toxicity

    • Elevated potassium

    Correct Answer
    A. Elevated potassium
    Explanation
    Loop and thiazide diuretics can cause low potassium, PVCs, and Digoxin toxicity.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 7. 

    To reduce fall risk, which of the following suggestions should be given to the patient, regarding their diuretic?

    • Skip a dose when you feel ill.

    • Take the drug in the morning.

    • Weigh yourself weekly.

    • Reduce the dose by 1/2 when you feel ill.

    Correct Answer
    A. Take the drug in the morning.
    Explanation
    Diuretics should be taken only in the morning (when possible), to reduce fall risks - people get up during the night to void, and are more apt to fall at that time. Doses should never be halved or skipped when the patient is ill - and they need to weigh themselves daily.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following is NOT true, regarding thiazide diuretics?

    • They decrease absorption in the distal tubule.

    • They promote the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium, and water.

    • They inhibit the sodium-potassium exchange in the distal tubule.

    • They can cause orthostatic hypotension.

    Correct Answer
    A. They inhibit the sodium-potassium exchange in the distal tubule.
    Explanation
    Thiazide diuretics promote the excretion of sodium, chloride, potassium and water by decreasing absorption in the distal tubule. They can cause orthostatic hypotension. POTASSIUM-SPARING diuretics inhibit the sodium-potassium exchange in the distal tubule.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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  • 9. 

    Common side effects of all diuretics include:

    • Orthostatic hypotension

    • Dehydration

    • Hypoglycemia

    • Peripheral edema

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Orthostatic hypotension
    A. Dehydration
    Explanation
    Common side effects of all diuretics include: orthostatic hypotension, dehydration, possible hyperglycemia, and electrolyte imbalance.

    LeMone, P., Burke, K., & Bauldoff, G. (2011). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking in Patient Care, 5th ed., San Francisco: Pearson. p.199

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