Which Condition Warrants the Use of Acetazolamide (Diamox)as a Diuretic

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which condition warrants the use of acetazolamide (Diamox) as a diuretic?

• A) Increased intracranial pressure
• B) Increased extravascular fluid pressure
• C) Increased intraocular pressure
• D) Periorbital edema

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Definitions:

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the spine.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the eye socket that allows for blinking, winking, and squinting.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that acts to flex and rotate the head, named for its attachment points at the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a major role in the chewing of food by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).