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Which of the following is a main site of pharmacological action for diuretics?
Which of the following is a main site of pharmacological action for diuretics?
- Stomach
- Lungs
- Kidney (correct)
- Liver
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of thiazide diuretics?
Which of the following is a common adverse effect of thiazide diuretics?
- Hyperglycaemia
- Male impotence
- Increased plasma cholesterol levels
- Increased uric acid levels (correct)
Which segment of the distal tubule do thiazide diuretics primarily act on?
Which segment of the distal tubule do thiazide diuretics primarily act on?
- Early segments (correct)
- Proximal segments
- Collecting ducts
- Late segments
Which of the following is a mechanism of action for thiazide diuretics?
Which of the following is a mechanism of action for thiazide diuretics?
Which diuretic has a longer duration of action and is given every other day?
Which diuretic has a longer duration of action and is given every other day?
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with thiazide diuretic use?
Which electrolyte imbalance is commonly associated with thiazide diuretic use?
Which combination of drugs is NOT recommended for antihypertensive therapy?
Which combination of drugs is NOT recommended for antihypertensive therapy?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with coronary heart disease?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with coronary heart disease?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with diabetes?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with diabetes?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with micromacroalbuminuria?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with micromacroalbuminuria?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with stroke or TIA?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients with stroke or TIA?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients without any specific condition?
Which combination of drugs is recommended for antihypertensive therapy in patients without any specific condition?
Which combination of drugs should be avoided in antihypertensive therapy?
Which combination of drugs should be avoided in antihypertensive therapy?
