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Which of the following is the main purpose of diuretic drugs?
Which of the following is the main purpose of diuretic drugs?
- To increase the volume of urine excreted (correct)
- To treat hypertension and HF
- To treat cirrhosis and the nephrotic syndrome
- To decrease the volume of urine excreted
What percentage of increase in Na+ secretion is typically observed with diuretic drugs?
What percentage of increase in Na+ secretion is typically observed with diuretic drugs?
- Less than 2% (correct)
- More than 20%
- Around 10%
- Around 5%
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of bicarbonate and secretion of hydrogen?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of bicarbonate and secretion of hydrogen?
- Proximal Convoluted Tubule (correct)
- Collecting Duct
- Loop of Henle
- Distal Convoluted Tubule
What is the main function of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
What is the main function of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct?
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Which of the following conditions can be treated with diuretic drugs?
Which of the following conditions can be treated with diuretic drugs?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of diuretic drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a function of diuretic drugs?
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Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of bicarbonate and secretion of hydrogen?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for the reabsorption of bicarbonate and secretion of hydrogen?
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What is the main function of diuretic drugs?
What is the main function of diuretic drugs?
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What conditions can be treated with diuretic drugs?
What conditions can be treated with diuretic drugs?
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What is the purpose of pharmacologic modulation of urine volume with diuretic drugs?
What is the purpose of pharmacologic modulation of urine volume with diuretic drugs?
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