The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based ...

[karen]

The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based on:
 
  1. Presence of diabetes with loop diuretics being used for these patients
  2. Level of kidney function with a thiazide diuretic being used for an estimated glomerular filtration rate higher than the mid-40mL/min range
  3. Ethnicity with aldosterone antagonists best for African Americans and older adults
  4. Presence of hyperlipidemia with higher doses needed for patients with LDL above 130 mg/dL

Question 2

Colestipol comes in a powdered form. The patient is taught to:
 
  1. Take the powder dry and follow it with at least 8 ounces of water
  2. Take it with a meal to enhance its action on fatty food
  3. Mix the powder with 4 to 6 ounces of milk or fruit juice
  4. Take after the evening meal to coincide with cholesterol synthesis

[upturnedfurball]

Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

3

[karen]

TYSM

[aruss1303]

Excellent