diuretics

Question 1

Where does sodium get reabsorbed in the nephron?

Answer 1

proximal convoluted tubules
ascending area of loop of henle
distal convoluted tubules (early and late)

Question 2

Where does water get reabsorbed?

Answer 2

descending area of loop of henle
collecting duct

Question 3

Why does water reabsorption require sodium?

Answer 3

is passive and requires the osmotic gradient established by sodium pumping

Question 4

What drug acts on the ascending part of the loop?

Answer 4

frusemide

Question 5

What drugs are used in the early part of the distal convoluted tubules?

Answer 5

“Thiazides”
hydrochlorothiazide
indapamide

Question 6

What area does most of the sodium get regulated in the nephron?

Answer 6

late part of the distal convoluted tubule

Question 7

What drug regulates the late distal convoluted tubule?

Answer 7

aldosterone

Question 8

What are some aldosterone antagonists?

Answer 8

spironolactone
eplerenone

Question 9

What is another sodium channel blocker in the late distal convoluted tubule?

Answer 9

amiloride