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Diuretics and Edema Relationship Quiz

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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?

Hypocalcemia

Hyperkalemia

Metabolic acidosis

Hypokalemia (correct)

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?

Potassium-sparing diuretics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) on plasma renin levels?

Decrease plasma renin levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of vasopressin antagonists?

Hypernatremia Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of organic nitrates?

Nitric oxide release leading to vasodilation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with organic nitrates?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

How can nitrate tolerance be managed to avoid its development?

Providing a nitrate-free interval daily Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs activates potassium channels?

Potassium channel activators Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication of PDE5 inhibitors?

Concurrent use of nitrates Signup and view all the answers