Diuretic Drugs - BM5 RCR1

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True or false: some diuretics can help to reduce oedema?
True
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What are the five main classes of diuretic drugs?
Loop, Thiazide, Potassium-sparing, Carbonic Anhydrase, Osmotic
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen too
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Which of the following are examples of side effects of loop diuretics?
Osteoporosis, hypokalaemia and deafness
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion in
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
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Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
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What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
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True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
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Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
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Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
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True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
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Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
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Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
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True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
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True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
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True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
239 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
240 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
241 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
242 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
243 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
244 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
245 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
246 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
247 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
248 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
249 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
250 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
251 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
252 of 538
WHere do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
253 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
254 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
255 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
256 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
257 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
258 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
259 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
260 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
261 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
262 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
263 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
264 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
265 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
266 of 538
WHere do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
267 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
268 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
269 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
270 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
271 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
272 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
273 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
274 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
275 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
276 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
277 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
278 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
279 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
280 of 538
WHere do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
281 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
282 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
283 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
284 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
285 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
286 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
287 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
288 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
289 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
290 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
291 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
292 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
293 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
294 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
295 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
296 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
297 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
298 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
299 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
300 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
301 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
302 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
303 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
304 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
305 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
306 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
307 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
308 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
309 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
310 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
311 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
312 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
313 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
314 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
315 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
316 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
317 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
318 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
319 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
320 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
321 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
322 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
323 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
324 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
325 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
326 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
327 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
328 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
329 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
330 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
331 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
332 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
333 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
334 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
335 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
336 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
337 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
338 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
339 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
340 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
341 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
342 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
343 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
344 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
345 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
346 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
347 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
348 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
349 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
350 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
351 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
352 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
353 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
354 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
355 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
356 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
357 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
358 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
359 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
360 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
361 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
362 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
363 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
364 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
365 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
366 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
367 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
368 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
369 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
370 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
371 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
372 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
373 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
374 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
375 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
376 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
377 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
378 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
379 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
380 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
381 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
382 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
383 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
384 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
385 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
386 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
387 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
388 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
389 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
390 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
391 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
392 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
393 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
394 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
395 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
396 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
397 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
398 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
399 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
400 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
401 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
402 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
403 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
404 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
405 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
406 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
407 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
408 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
409 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
410 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
411 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
412 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
413 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
414 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
415 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
416 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
417 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
418 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
419 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
420 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT
421 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
422 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
423 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
424 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
425 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
426 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
427 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
428 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
429 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
430 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
431 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
432 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
433 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
434 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
435 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
436 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
437 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
438 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
439 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
440 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
441 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
442 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
443 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
444 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
445 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
446 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
447 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
448 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
449 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
450 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
451 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
452 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
453 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
454 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
455 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
456 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
457 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are used to maintain diuresis during surgery?
True
458 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
459 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
460 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
461 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
462 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
463 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
464 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
465 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
466 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
467 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
468 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
469 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
470 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
471 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
472 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
473 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
474 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
475 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
476 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are used to maintain diuresis during surgery?
True
477 of 538
Which of the following diseases are treated using osmotic diuretics?
Cerebral oedema & AKI
478 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
479 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
480 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
481 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
482 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
483 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
484 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
485 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
486 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
487 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
488 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
489 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
490 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
491 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
492 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
493 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
494 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
495 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
496 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are used to maintain diuresis during surgery?
True
497 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
498 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
499 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
500 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
501 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
502 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
503 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
504 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
505 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
506 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
507 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
508 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
509 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
510 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
511 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
512 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
513 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
514 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
515 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are used to maintain diuresis during surgery?
True
516 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are freely filtered and reabsorbed?
False
517 of 538
Where do loop diuretics usually have their greatest action?
Thick ascending loop of Henle
518 of 538
What is the mode of action of loop diuretics?
Inhibit Na+/K+/Cl- reabsorption, meaning a greater number of electrolytes remain in the limb lumen and hence a greater volume of water is present in the lumen
519 of 538
True or false: loop diuretics are effective in situations where renal function is diminished?
True
520 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause osteoporosis?
False
521 of 538
Where do thiazide diuretics have their main action?
Distal convoluted tubule
522 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do thiazide diuretics act?
Inhibit Na+/Cl- reuptake
523 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics increase Na+, Cl- & H2O excretion?
True
524 of 538
Hypokalaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can this cause?
Arrythmias
525 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. Why?
Secretion of thiazides competes with uric acid secretion
526 of 538
Hyperuricaemia is a recognised adverse effect of thiazide diuretics. What can hyperuricaemia cause?
Gout
527 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics may cause hypercholesterolaemia during the first six months of administration?
True
528 of 538
True or false: thiazide diuretics are contraindicated in NIDDM?
True
529 of 538
True or false: Spirinolactone's efficacy is enhanced in hyperaldosteronism?
True
530 of 538
Where do potassium sparing diuretics act?
Collecting tubules
531 of 538
Broadly speaking, how do potassium-sparing diuretics work?
Inhibit Na+ re-entry into the interstitium
532 of 538
Where do carbonic anhydrase inhibitors act?
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
533 of 538
True or false: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are used to treat glaucoma?
True
534 of 538
Where do osmotic diuretics act?
PCT & descending limb
535 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are used to maintain diuresis during surgery?
True
536 of 538
True or false: osmotic diuretics are freely filtered and reabsorbed?
False
537 of 538
True or false: dehydration can be a problem in patients taking diuretics?
True
538 of 538

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