Review Thiazide Diuretics' mechanism of action and side effects in this NCLEX mnemonic. Study NCLEX mnemonics with Pixorize.
Thiazide diuretics remove excess fluid in the body by blocking the reabsorption of water, sodium and potassium in the kidney. As diuretics, thiazides cause fluid loss by increasing urine output. Thiazide diuretics are used to treat fluid overload states like edema, and are also used to treat hypertension. Side effects of the thiazide diuretics include hypokalemia and hyponatremia. Avoid giving thiazide diuretics to patients taking lithium, since thiazide diuretics can increase lithium levels in the body to toxic levels. Thiazide diuretics also cause hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia leading to gout, and photosensitivity.
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Thiazide Diuretics (thigh high boots)
1:24 Diuretic / Increases Urination (wet lap)
2:19 Removes Excess Fluid / Treats Edema (extra water bottles)
3:04 Lowers Blood Pressure / Treats Hypertension (spraying soda)
3:53 Diuretic Considerations
4:51 Lowers Potassium / Causes Hypokalemia (banana peel)
5:44 Lowers Sodium / Causes Hyponatremia (falling, empty bag of chips)
6:40 Increases Lithium Levels (lithium battery)
8:16 Increases Blood Sugar / Causes Hyperglycemia (lots of candy)
8:42 Causes Hyperuricemia / Gout (stubbed toe)
9:15 Causes Photosensitivity (sunburn)
9:47 Outro / Summary