Question:
What are osmotic diuretics?
Author: H KAnswer:
Adding substances that increase the osmolarity of tubular fluid causing prevention of water reabsorption and thus water excretion (not Na+ so not very useful in treating conditions of Na+ retention, more for tx of pt w/ increased intracranial pressure) Mannitol is an example given IV (not PO)
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