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Chapter Fifteen, part 1: Clinical Use of Diuretics

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Effects of Diuretics on Electrolyte Disturbances

This chapter explores the impact of diuretics on uric acid, magnesium, and calcium levels in the body. It discusses the mechanisms by which certain diuretics affect reabsorption of these electrolytes, the clinical implications of increased uric acid levels, and the challenges of managing electrolyte imbalances in patients. The conversation also includes considerations for dosing in conditions like hypomagnesemia and the use of specific diuretics in managing magnesium deficiencies post-surgery.

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