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Pharmacology for Nurses

Introduction

Pharmacology for NursesIntroduction
A diagram of the renal system shows the kidneys, ureters, and bladder, as well as the main artery and vein connected to the kidneys.
Figure 34.1 The renal and urinary system filters out excess fluid and eliminates urea from the body, helping body chemicals stay in balance. (attribution: Copyright Rice University, OpenStax, under CC BY 4.0 license)

Chapter Outline

34.1 Introduction to Diuretics
34.2 Loop Diuretics
34.3 Osmotic Diuretics
34.4 Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
34.5 Thiazide and Thiazide-Like Diuretics

Diuretic therapy is used to increase urinary output for the treatment of edematous conditions, hypertension, heart failure, liver failure, acute and chronic renal diseases, and nephrotic syndrome. There are four groups of diuretics: loop, osmotic, potassium-sparing, and thiazide/thiazide-like. Each targets a specific area of the nephron, resulting in the inhibition of sodium and water reabsorption.

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