A 50-year-old female has been receiving a diuretic for the treatment of essential hypertension. This drug acts by increa
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:49 pm
A 50-year-old female has been receiving a diuretic for the treatment of essential hypertension. This drug acts by increasing the calcium content of urine and is the drug of choice for reducing acute pulmonary edema in congestive heart failure. Its side effects include ototoxicity and hyperuricemia. What is the most likely mechanism of action of this drug?
A. Aldosterone receptor antagonist
B. Inhibition of the Na/K/2Cl cotransporter
C. Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
D. Acts as osmotic diuretic E. Blocking of the NACL cotransporter
A. Aldosterone receptor antagonist
B. Inhibition of the Na/K/2Cl cotransporter
C. Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase
D. Acts as osmotic diuretic E. Blocking of the NACL cotransporter