The definition of a diuretic medication is an agent that prevents the reabsorption of sodium and water by the a. lungs. b. colon. c. kidneys. d. small intestines.

Which term indicates an abnormally high concentration of potassium in the blood? a. Hypernatremia b. Creatinine c. Homeostasis d. Hyperkalemia

When too much potassium is excreted, the resulting condition is called a. hypocalemia. b. hypokalemia. c. hypernatremia. d. hyperemia

What is the normal range for serum potassium? a. 5 to 5.2 mEq/L b. 12 to 23.3 mEq/L c. 42 to 43.5 mEq/L d. 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L

Which condition is not a result of hypokalemia? a. Cardiac arrest b. Cardiac dysrhythmias c. Muscle weakness d. Increased intracranial pressure

The diuretic medication that draws fluid out of tissues and into the circulatory system is called a. osmotic. b. high ceiling. c. loop. d. thiazide.

The trade, or brand name, for mannitol is a. Osmitrol. b. Diamox. c. Lasix. d. Diuril.

The trade, or brand name, for furosemide is a. Mannitol. b. Osmitrol. c. Diamox. d. Lasix.

Which drug is classified as a loop diuretic medication and is used to decrease intracranial pressure? a. Aldactone b. Osmitrol c. Esidrix d. Lasix

What cardiac condition requires treatment with diuretics? a. Congestive heart failure b. Bradycardia c. Tachycardia d. Cardiac arrhythmia

Which type of diuretic medications is prescribed in the treatment of glaucoma? a. Thiazide b. Potassium sparing c. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor d. Lloop

Which diuretic is contraindicated in patients with hypertension? a. Potassium sparing b. Osmotic c. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor d. Loop

Which electrolyte may be seriously depleted in patients taking certain diuretics? a. Sodium (Na+) b. Chloride (Cl-) c. Calcium (Ca) d. Potassium (K+)

Diuretics cause the elimination of excess fluid by preventing the reabsorption of a. sodium. b. chloride. c. potassium. d. calcium.

Potassium-sparing diuretics are commonly used to treat a. edema. b. congestive heart failure. c. intracranial pressure. d. intraocular pressure.

Which medication is a loop diuretic? a. HydroDIURIL b. Aldactone c. Lasix d. Osmitrol

Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) is which type of diuretic medication? a. Potassium sparing b. Thiazide c. Osmotic d. Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

The only diuretic administered from the sterile back table is a. furosemide. b. hydrochlorothiazide. c. mannitol. d. acetazolamide.

Minerals made up of electrically charged particles held together by ionic bonds in the body are called a. urine. b. electrolytes. c. water. d. hormones.

How are electrolytes acquired? a. Through supplements and food b. Through food and water c. Through fluids and supplements d. Through hormones and food

Diuretics help to lower blood pressure by a. lowering blood volume. b. lowering blood pH. c. raising blood volume. d. raising blood pH.

How many nephrons are present within the kidneys? a. Two b. Four c. Millions d. Hundreds

A process of forcing fluids and solutes through a membrane by pressure is called a. homeostasis. b. hemostasis. c. metabolism. d. filtration.

What substance undergoes tubular reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule? a. Urea b. Filtrate c. Creatinine d. Water

What is the primary concern for nonemergency surgical patients with low potassium? a. Hypokalemia b. Delayed surgery c. Cardiac arrest d. Muscle weakness

Anesthesia care providers may administer diuretics for short-term therapy for all of the following reasons, except a. reduce intraocular pressure. b. reduce liver failure. c. reduce intracranial pressure. d. protect kidney function.

Why is it necessary to place a urinary catheter in a surgical patient undergoing a procedure during which diuretics will be administered? a. Because of large amounts of urine excreted b. Because of large amounts of electrolytes reduced c. Because of blood volume decrease d. Because of swelling