Question

Please write 1 paragraph for each of the following and each paragraph shall be no more than 6 sentences. *** Minus 1 point for extra long paragraphs or over 9 sentences.

1. What are the main differences between mode of action and precautions of thiazide versus loop diuretics?

a. What is the importance of monitoring serum potassium?

Answer 1

Ans:1- The high efficancy of loop diuretics is due to the unique site of action involving the loop of henle(Aportion of the renal tube)in the kidneys.Thiazide diuretics increase the elimination of sodium and chloride in approximately equivalent amounts.Laxis is an anthranilic acid derivatives that is a type of loop diuretic while thiazides are another class of diuretic.A difference is that loop diuretics are more potent than thiazides.

2-A potassium blood test is often include in a series of routine blood tests called an electrolyte panal.the test may also be used to monitor or diagnose conditions related to abnormal potassium levels.these conditions include kidney disease,high blood pressure and heart disease and also for checking metabolic acidosis.