Diuretics & Renal Pharmacology
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Diuretics & Renal Pharmacology Pharmacology practice questions
This section of the Saturn Medic Pharmacology question bank covers 5 topics under Diuretics & Renal Pharmacology: ADH & Water-Balance Drugs (30 questions); Carbonic Anhydrase & Osmotic Diuretics (30 questions); Loop Diuretics (30 questions); Potassium-Sparing Diuretics (30 questions); and Thiazide & Thiazide-like Diuretics (30 questions).
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Diuretics & Renal Pharmacology Pharmacology MCQs: mixed practice questions
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Which intracellular messenger is increased after V2-receptor activation?
From: ADH & Water-Balance DrugsCorrect answer: D. V2 receptors are Gs-coupled and increase cAMP, activating protein kinase A and promoting aquaporin-2 insertion.Which renal consequence of acetazolamide can increase the risk of calcium-containing stones?
From: Carbonic Anhydrase & Osmotic DiureticsCorrect answer: A. Urine alkalinization decreases calcium-salt solubility and increases the propensity for renal calculi.Which loop diuretic is available for intravenous administration and produces diuresis rapidly?
From: Loop DiureticsCorrect answer: C. Intravenous furosemide produces diuresis within minutes and is useful when rapid fluid removal is needed.Which electrolyte abnormality is the major concern with potassium-sparing diuretics?
From: Potassium-Sparing DiureticsCorrect answer: E. Potassium-sparing diuretics reduce potassium secretion in the distal nephron and can therefore cause hyperkalemia.Which drug inhibits the Na+/Cl− cotransporter?
From: Thiazide & Thiazide-like DiureticsCorrect answer: C. Hydrochlorothiazide blocks the Na+/Cl− cotransporter in the early distal convoluted tubule.