Urinary Flashcards
0
Q
Give an example of a loop diuretic
A
Furosemide
1
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What is a diuretic?
A
A substance that increases urine formation by increasing renal excretion of sodium ions.
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Q
Where in the renal tubule do loop diuretics act? On which ion transporter?
A
Inhibit Na/K/2Cl symport ear in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle.
3
Q
Give two examples of thiazide diuretics
A
Metolazone, and bundroflumethiazide
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Q
Where in the renal tubule do Thiazide directics act? Which transporter?
A
Inhibit Na/Cl symport in the distal convoluted tubule
