Pharmacology final study cards, Part 3

Osmotic diuretics act where?
Thiazide diuretics act where?
Loop diuretics act where?
- Osmotic: act on the proximal tubules and the loop of henle
- Thiazide: act on the early distal tubule (potassium excretion increased)
- Loop: act on the ascending loop of henle (potassium excretion increased)
____ diuretics are the most effective.

Loop
____ molecules move more easily across cell membranes.

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What is the greatest contributor to osmolality?

Sodium
How is acidosis treated?

Administer infusions of sodium bicarbonate
What are the two ways that alkalosis may be treated?
- Mild cases: Administering sodium chloride concurrently with potassium chloride, increasing renal excretion of bicarbonate
- Hydrochloic Acid and Ammonium Chloride
What is the RDA?

Minimum amount of vitamin or mineral needed to prevent a deficiency in a healthy adult.

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Pharmacology final study cards, Part 3

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