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What is the primary mechanism of action of loop diuretics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of loop diuretics?
- Inhibition of sodium-chloride co-transporter in the distal convoluted tubule
- Inhibition of aldosterone receptors in the collecting duct
- Inhibition of sodium-potassium-chloride co-transporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle (correct)
- Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with thiazide diuretics?
What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with thiazide diuretics?
- Hypocalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Metabolic acidosis
- Hypokalemia (correct)
How do loop diuretics compare in potency to thiazide diuretics?
How do loop diuretics compare in potency to thiazide diuretics?
- Loop diuretics are more potent than thiazide diuretics (correct)
- Loop diuretics are less potent than thiazide diuretics
- Loop diuretics and thiazide diuretics have similar potency
- Loop diuretics have no effect on potassium levels unlike thiazide diuretics
Which class of diuretics is known for its potassium-sparing effect?
Which class of diuretics is known for its potassium-sparing effect?
What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) on plasma renin levels?
What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) on plasma renin levels?
What is a potential adverse effect of vasopressin antagonists?
What is a potential adverse effect of vasopressin antagonists?
What is the mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
What is the mechanism of action of organic nitrates?
Which of the following is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with organic nitrates?
Which of the following is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with organic nitrates?
How can nitrate tolerance be managed to avoid its development?
How can nitrate tolerance be managed to avoid its development?
Which class of drugs activates potassium channels?
Which class of drugs activates potassium channels?
What is a contraindication of PDE5 inhibitors?
What is a contraindication of PDE5 inhibitors?
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