Diuretics and Their Effects

Which of the following is NOT a group of diuretics?

• Beta Blockers

• Thiazides

• Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

• Loop Diuretics

What condition is commonly treated with diuretics due to fluid buildup?

• Diabetes

• Heart Failure

• Asthma

• Arthritis

Which part of the nephron do Loop Diuretics primarily affect?

• Proximal Tubule

• Collecting Duct

• Loop of Henle

• Distal Tubule

What is a potential side effect of Loop Diuretics?

• Hypoglycemia

• Photosensitivity

• Ototoxicity

• Hyperkalemia

What should nurses monitor to assess a patient's fluid status when on diuretics?

• Daily weights

• Liver enzymes

• Blood sugar levels

• Heart rate