Question 1

Which of the following is not a loop diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A) bumetanide (Bumex) 
B) torsemide (Demadex) 
C) furosemide (Lasix) 
D) spironolactone (Aldactone) 
A) bumetanide (Bumex) 
B) torsemide (Demadex) 
C) furosemide (Lasix) 
D) spironolactone (Aldactone) D

Question 2

The kidneys are involved in the synthesis of all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Renin 
B) Erythropoietin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin K 
A) Renin 
B) Erythropoietin 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin K D

Question 3

What is an unusual side effect of phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?

Accepted Answer

A) Relief of urinary pain 
B) Orange or reddish urine 
C) Drowsiness 
D) Thirst 
A) Relief of urinary pain 
B) Orange or reddish urine 
C) Drowsiness 
D) Thirst B

Question 4

The functional unit of the kidney is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Nephron 
B) Loop of Henle 
C) Collecting duct 
D) Bowman capsule 
A) Nephron 
B) Loop of Henle 
C) Collecting duct 
D) Bowman capsule

Question 5

A side effect common to all diuretic medications is:

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Urinary frequency 
C) Hypokalemia 
D) Hyperkalemia 
A) Hypertension 
B) Urinary frequency 
C) Hypokalemia 
D) Hyperkalemia

Question 6

Dialysis is used to aid ____________ by the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) Filtration 
B) Secretion 
C) Absorption 
D) A and B 
A) Filtration 
B) Secretion 
C) Absorption 
D) A and B

Question 7

The most common cause of UTIs is:

Accepted Answer

A) Chlamydia 
B) Escherichia coli 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes 
A) Chlamydia 
B) Escherichia coli 
C) Staphylococcus aureus 
D) Streptococcus pyogenes

Question 8

Stage ____ is considered end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 9

Thiazide diuretics are used in the treatment of:

Accepted Answer

A) Edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) 
B) Hypertension 
C) Prevention of calcium kidney stones 
D) All of the above 
A) Edema associated with congestive heart failure (CHF) 
B) Hypertension 
C) Prevention of calcium kidney stones 
D) All of the above

Question 10

HCO₃- is a buffer in the body that:

Accepted Answer

A) Binds H+. 
B) Balances the pH of the blood. 
C) Releases hydroxide (OH-). 
D) A and B 
A) Binds H+. 
B) Balances the pH of the blood. 
C) Releases hydroxide (OH-). 
D) A and B

Question 11

What is a possible side effect of all diuretics?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypokalemia 
B) Hypotension 
C) Photosensitivity 
D) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea 
A) Hypokalemia 
B) Hypotension 
C) Photosensitivity 
D) Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea

Question 12

Cations include ______________, and anions include ______________.

Accepted Answer

A) Positively charged ions; negatively charged ions 
B) Negatively charged ions; positively charged ions 
C) Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+); and chloride (Cl-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) 
D) A and C 
A) Positively charged ions; negatively charged ions 
B) Negatively charged ions; positively charged ions 
C) Sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+); and chloride (Cl-) and bicarbonate (HCO3-) 
D) A and C

Question 13

What is the generic name for Aldactone?

Accepted Answer

A) spironolactone 
B) triamterene 
C) metolazone 
D) chlorthalidone 
A) spironolactone 
B) triamterene 
C) metolazone 
D) chlorthalidone

Question 14

Osmosis is the:

Accepted Answer

A) Exchange of Na+ and Cl- ions 
B) Movement of H+ from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration 
C) Exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) 
D) Diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane 
A) Exchange of Na+ and Cl- ions 
B) Movement of H+ from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration 
C) Exchange of carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) 
D) Diffusion of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane

Question 15

Acidosis is a condition in which:

Accepted Answer

A) Too many free hydrogen ions (H+) are present in the blood 
B) Retention of HCO3- is present. 
C) The loss of H+ is excessive. 
D) All of the above are present. 
A) Too many free hydrogen ions (H+) are present in the blood 
B) Retention of HCO3- is present. 
C) The loss of H+ is excessive. 
D) All of the above are present.

Question 16

Hyperphosphatemia, a major issue with renal failure, can be treated with:

Accepted Answer

A) calcium acetate (PhosLo) 
B) sevelamer (Renagel) 
C) Tums 
D) All of the above 
A) calcium acetate (PhosLo) 
B) sevelamer (Renagel) 
C) Tums 
D) All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is not a proper treatment for UTIs?

Accepted Answer

A) Septra for bacterial infections 
B) Fluconazole for fungal infections 
C) Tetracycline for Chlamydia infections 
D) Zyloprim for gonorrheal infections 
A) Septra for bacterial infections 
B) Fluconazole for fungal infections 
C) Tetracycline for Chlamydia infections 
D) Zyloprim for gonorrheal infections

Question 18

One of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States is:

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Age 
C) Glomerulonephritis 
D) Pyelonephritis 
A) Diabetes 
B) Age 
C) Glomerulonephritis 
D) Pyelonephritis

Question 19

All of the following are potassium-sparing diuretics except:

Accepted Answer

A) spironolactone (Aldactone) 
B) triamterene (Dyrenium) 
C) amiloride (Midamor) 
D) furosemide (Lasix) 
A) spironolactone (Aldactone) 
B) triamterene (Dyrenium) 
C) amiloride (Midamor) 
D) furosemide (Lasix)

Question 20

Plasma is mostly composed of:

Accepted Answer

A) Red blood cells 
B) White blood cells 
C) Water 
D) A and B 
A) Red blood cells 
B) White blood cells 
C) Water 
D) A and B

Exam 21: Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System

Which of the following is not a loop diuretic?

The kidneys are involved in the synthesis of all of the following except:

What is an unusual side effect of phenazopyridine (Pyridium)?

The functional unit of the kidney is the:

A side effect common to all diuretic medications is:

Dialysis is used to aid ____________ by the kidneys.

The most common cause of UTIs is:

Stage ____ is considered end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Thiazide diuretics are used in the treatment of:

HCO₃- is a buffer in the body that:

What is a possible side effect of all diuretics?

Cations include ______________, and anions include ______________.

What is the generic name for Aldactone?

Osmosis is the:

Acidosis is a condition in which:

Hyperphosphatemia, a major issue with renal failure, can be treated with:

Which of the following is not a proper treatment for UTIs?

One of the most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the United States is:

All of the following are potassium-sparing diuretics except:

Plasma is mostly composed of:

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