Renal diuretics Q's

Question 1

Which of the following is the main action of osmotic diuretics?

Answer 1

Extract water from extravascular fluid.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding the main action(s) of diuretic drugs?

Answer 2

To increase afterload

Question 3

Which of the following agents is a rarely used diuretic drug and is more commonly indicated in animals with increased ocular pressure?

Answer 3

Acetazolamide.

Question 4

Which of the following is most correct about side effects of furosemide therapy?

Answer 4

Hypokalemia is usually a chronic therapy complication

Question 5

Which of the following is most correct regarding the actions of a carbonic anhydrase (CA) inhibitor such as acetazolamide?

Answer 5

Both c and d are correct

c. It reduces reabsorption of sodium ion in the proximal convoluted tubule.
d. It is used primarily to lower intraocular pressure in animals with glaucoma, including dogs.

Question 6

Which of the following is most correct regarding the site of action of spironolactone?

Answer 6

collecting duct