Question 1

Which diuretic acts to increase the renal excretion of weakly acidic drugs?

Accepted Answer

A)   spironolactone
B)   amiloride
C)   acetazolamide
D)   furosemide
E)   mannitolF) All of the above
G) A) and E) C

Question 2

A man with renal stones is found to have hypercalciuria.The drug most likely used to treat this condition blocks which step in nephron function?

Accepted Answer

A)   conversion of bicarbonate to carbon dioxide
B)   sodium chloride reabsorption from the distal tubule
C)   expression of sodium channel protein in the collecting duct
D)   sodium chloride reabsorption from the loop of Henle
E)   sodium-potassium exchange in the collecting ductF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) B

Question 3

A patient is given a drug that prevents insertion of aquaporin channels in the apical membranes of the renal collecting ducts.Which disorder is most likely being treated with this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)   hyperkalemia
B)   hypercalcemia
C)   hypernatremia
D)   hypokalemia
E)   hyponatremiaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) E

Exam 13: Diuretics

Which diuretic acts to increase the renal excretion of weakly acidic drugs?

Correct Answer
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C

A man with renal stones is found to have hypercalciuria.The drug most likely used to treat this condition blocks which step in nephron function?

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B

A patient is given a drug that prevents insertion of aquaporin channels in the apical membranes of the renal collecting ducts.Which disorder is most likely being treated with this drug?

Correct Answer
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E

Exam 13: Diuretics

Which diuretic acts to increase the renal excretion of weakly acidic drugs?

Correct AnswerverifiedC

A man with renal stones is found to have hypercalciuria.The drug most likely used to treat this condition blocks which step in nephron function?

Correct AnswerverifiedB

A patient is given a drug that prevents insertion of aquaporin channels in the apical membranes of the renal collecting ducts.Which disorder is most likely being treated with this drug?

Correct AnswerverifiedE

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C

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B

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E