The most common adverse reactions associated with diuretics include 1. ototoxicity. 2. volume depletion. 3. diarrhea. 4. allergic reactions. 5. electrolyte abnormalities.
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 5 only
c. 2, 3, and 4 only
d. 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
Q. 2 Diuretics that produce their effect by inhibiting the reabsorption of chloride and sodium in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle are known as
a. potassium-sparing.
b. osmotic.
c. loop.
d. thiazide.
Q. 3 The use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) typically results in
a. metabolic alkalosis.
b. metabolic acidosis.
c. respiratory alkalosis.
d. respiratory acidosis.
Q. 4 Thiazide diuretics work by
a. blocking reabsorption of sodium and bicarbonate from the proximal tubule.
b. blocking reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
c. blocking reabsorption of NaCl in the proximal tubule and loop of Henle.
d. blocking sodium and chloride reabsorption in the distal tubule.
Q. 5 Which of the following is the most selected osmotic diuretic agent?
a. Urea
b. Furosemide
c. Chlorothiazide
d. Mannitol
Q. 6 Which ions are filtered and exchanged in the kidney tubules? 1. Na+ 2. H2O 3. K+ 4. Cl- 5. HCO3-
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 2, 3, and 5 only
c. 1, 3, 4, and 5 only
d. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
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