Urinary system Flashcards
Where is urine formed?
The nephron
what causes urethral obstructions that may lead to nitrogenous waste and bladder rupture?
urolithiasis
what drug category increases the volume of urine excreted by the kidneys?
diuretics
what is an example of a loop diuretic?
furosemide
What is an example of a potassium-sparing diuretic?
spironolactone
What is hydrochlorothiazide an example of?
Thiazides
Which diuretics can cause fluid and electrolyte imbalance?
Osmotic diuretics
What is the main ACE inhibitor used for dogs and cats?
enalapril
Which ARB is the first line of treatment for feline hypertension?
telmisartan
Which calcium-channel blocker is the drug of choice for feline hypertension?
amlodipine
What type of drugs relax smooth muscles of blood vessels causing vasodilation?
direct-acting arteriole vasodilators
Which drug is used as a treatment for dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs?
carvedilol
What is an example of a nonselective Beta blocker?
propranolol
What do phosphate binders do?
Help animals who cannot regulate phosphorus levels through dietary management
What is an example of a phosphate binder?
aluminum hydroxide
What type of urolith is associated with bacterial infections and has a treatment that includes antibiotics, food to acidify urine and low protein levels?
struvite
What drug is given to treat struvite uroliths?
methionine
Which type of uroliths is most common in cats and certain breeds of dogs?
calcium oxalate
