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QuestionChoice
Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium, potassium and chloride ions in the loop of Henle. This leads to increased delivery of these ions to the distal tubule, which results in increased excretion of electrolytes (and by extension water) in the urine.
10002202
a
Blocks the reabsorption of sodium, potassium and chloride ions in the loop of Henle
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This is the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics, not furosemide.
10002204
c
Inhibits the sodium/chloride co-transporter in the distal convoluted tubule
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This is the mechanism of action of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, not furosemide.
10002205
d
Inhibition of bicarbonate resorption primarily in the proximal tubule
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This is the mechanism of action of potassium-sparing diuretics, not furosemide.
10002203
b
Increases the excretion of sodium and water whilst preventing the loss of potassium in the urine
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This is the mechanism of action of osmotic diuretics, not furosemide.
10002206
e
Inhibition of water reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle and collecting duct
Concept
Chapter
2693
4018
Furosemide
Topic
188
Renal Pharmacology
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Which of the following best describes the mechanism of action of furosemide?
a