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What is the main function of loop diuretics?
What is the main function of loop diuretics?
- Inhibit H20 reabsorption in the descending limb of the loop of Henle (correct)
- Promote Ca reabsorption in the proximal tubule
- Reduce K+ reabsorption in the collecting duct
- Increase Na and Cl reabsorption in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle
Which drugs work specifically at the distal convoluted tubule?
Which drugs work specifically at the distal convoluted tubule?
- Aldosterone antagonists
- ADH inhibitors
- Thiazide diuretics (correct)
- Loop diuretics
What is the primary function of aldosterone at the collecting duct?
What is the primary function of aldosterone at the collecting duct?
- Inhibit Na and Cl reabsorption
- Increase Na and H20 reabsorption (correct)
- Decrease K+ reabsorption
- Promote Ca reabsorption
How is chronic kidney disease (CKD) measured?
How is chronic kidney disease (CKD) measured?
What is a key risk factor for drug-induced kidney disease?
What is a key risk factor for drug-induced kidney disease?
What is the normal range of serum creatinine (SCr)?
What is the normal range of serum creatinine (SCr)?
Under what conditions do we use ACE inhibitors (ACE-i) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) as first-line agents to prevent progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Under what conditions do we use ACE inhibitors (ACE-i) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) as first-line agents to prevent progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
What is the general rule for drug dose adjustment when creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than or equal to 30 mL/min?
What is the general rule for drug dose adjustment when creatinine clearance (CrCl) is less than or equal to 30 mL/min?
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated when creatinine clearance (CrCl) falls below 50 mL/min?
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated when creatinine clearance (CrCl) falls below 50 mL/min?
In patients with kidney disease, which complication may arise due to increased phosphate levels in the blood?
In patients with kidney disease, which complication may arise due to increased phosphate levels in the blood?
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