Loop Diuretics
This quiz is intended to check if the attendees understood the lecture presented. Basic questions regarding loop diuretics will be asked.
- 1.
What is Crisdy-na Drug's brand of Furosemide?
- A.
Edemann
- B.
Lasix
- C.
Indiurex
- D.
Burinex
Correct Answer
C. Indiurex -
- 2.
Furosemide is indicated in the following disease conditions.
- A.
Acute myocardial infarction with signs of congestion
- B.
Periodic hypokalemic paralysis
- C.
Acute renal failure secondary to dehydration
- D.
Orthostatic hypotension
Correct Answer
A. Acute myocardial infarction with signs of congestion -
- 3.
Furosemide should be withdrawn in a patient presenting with the following except::
- A.
Hyponatremia
- B.
Hypertension
- C.
Hypokalemia
- D.
Anuria
Correct Answer
B. Hypertension -
- 4.
Furosemide exerts its action on the _______________ loop of Henle.
Correct Answer
ascending - 5.
Furosemide dosage can be titrated up to a maximum dose of 1000mg/day.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Maximum dose is 600mg/day.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The following are adverse reactions or side effects of furosemide except:
- A.
Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
- B.
Weight gain
- C.
Ototoxicity
- D.
Skin rash
Correct Answer
B. Weight gainExplanation
Rapid weight loss associated with fluid loss is one of the adverse reactions to furosemide.Rate this question:
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- 7.
The following lifestyle habits can help control hypertension.
- A.
DASH diet
- B.
Brisk walking 30-45 mins per day, 3-4x a week
- C.
Intermittent intake of anti-hypertensive medications depending on the BP level
- D.
Smoking cessation
- E.
Maintaining BMI (body mass index) level below 25
- F.
Eat a liberal amount of fruits and vegetables
Correct Answer(s)
A. DASH diet
B. Brisk walking 30-45 mins per day, 3-4x a week
D. Smoking cessation
E. Maintaining BMI (body mass index) level below 25
F. Eat a liberal amount of fruits and vegetables -
- 8.
The diuretic effect of furosemide may last for
- A.
8-12 hrs.
- B.
1-2 hrs.
- C.
30 mins.
- D.
4-6 hrs.
Correct Answer
D. 4-6 hrs. -
- 9.
Furosemide is excreted in the _________________.
Correct Answer
urine - 10.
In pediatric patients, furosemide dose of more than 6mg/kg body weight is not recommended.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
Furosemide may be helpful in patients who present with history of
- A.
Waking from sleep due to shortness of breath
- B.
Acute loss of urine output after 3 days of diarrhea
- C.
Gradual abdominal enlargement on the background of chronic alcohol intake
- D.
Patient who present in the E.R. with acute chest pain, irregular heartbeat and difficulty in breathing
- E.
Hypertensive patient on ACE-I and ARB, with a SBP of 90mmHg and edema
Correct Answer(s)
A. Waking from sleep due to shortness of breath
C. Gradual abdominal enlargement on the background of chronic alcohol intake
D. Patient who present in the E.R. with acute chest pain, irregular heartbeat and difficulty in breathing -
- 12.
Which BP reading is in the normal level?
- A.
110 / 75
- B.
145 / 90
- C.
140 / 90
- D.
130/95
Correct Answer
A. 110 / 75 -
- 13.
Coronary artery disease remains to be the most common etiology of congestive heart failure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 14.
Per orem bioavailability of Furosemide is
- A.
45%
- B.
65%
- C.
55%
- D.
50%
Correct Answer
B. 65% -
- 15.
A blood pressure between 120 / 80 and 139 / 89 is called _______________________.
Correct Answer
pre-hypertension.
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