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What is the action of thiazide diuretics in the nephron?
What is the action of thiazide diuretics in the nephron?
- Block Na & Cl in the loop of Henle
- Block Na & Cl in the distal convoluted tubule (correct)
- Increase water reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule
- Increase Na reabsorption in the loop of Henle
Which solution has a concentration greater than plasma?
Which solution has a concentration greater than plasma?
- Isotonic solution
- Hypertonic solution (correct)
- Hyperosmolar solution
- Hypotonic solution
What is the primary action of potassium chloride in treating low potassium levels?
What is the primary action of potassium chloride in treating low potassium levels?
- Increase potassium excretion
- Increase sodium retention
- Block sodium reabsorption
- Sodium and potassium regulation (correct)
Which electrolyte imbalance can be managed with sodium polystyrene sulfonate or dialysis?
Which electrolyte imbalance can be managed with sodium polystyrene sulfonate or dialysis?
What is the main function of diuretics in managing fluid volume excess?
What is the main function of diuretics in managing fluid volume excess?
Which site of action for diuretics leads to more water excretion?
Which site of action for diuretics leads to more water excretion?
What happens when sodium excretion increases in the nephron due to diuretic use?
What happens when sodium excretion increases in the nephron due to diuretic use?
What is the mechanism of action of loop diuretics?
What is the mechanism of action of loop diuretics?
Which condition is often treated using potassium-sparing diuretic spironolactone?
Which condition is often treated using potassium-sparing diuretic spironolactone?
What adverse effect is associated with loop diuretics?
What adverse effect is associated with loop diuretics?
What drug interaction is mentioned for loop diuretics like furosemide?
What drug interaction is mentioned for loop diuretics like furosemide?
Which diuretic has a different mechanism of action compared to loop and potassium-sparing diuretics?
Which diuretic has a different mechanism of action compared to loop and potassium-sparing diuretics?
What is a common adverse effect of triamterene, a potassium-sparing diuretic?
What is a common adverse effect of triamterene, a potassium-sparing diuretic?
When should caution be taken when prescribing other diuretics according to the text?
When should caution be taken when prescribing other diuretics according to the text?
What effect does mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, have on intracranial pressure (ICP) according to the text?
What effect does mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, have on intracranial pressure (ICP) according to the text?
