Author Question: Which substances enter the filtrate by active secretion? 1. Hydrogen 2. Potassium 3. Phosphate ... (Read 59 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which substances enter the filtrate by active secretion?

1. Hydrogen
2. Potassium
3. Phosphate
4. Chloride
5. Sodium

Question 2

The diuretic drug that will most likely be used to reduce mortality in heart failure is

1. chlorothiazide (Diuril).
2. acetazolamide (Diamox).
3. furosemide (Lasix).
4. spironolactone (Aldactone).

verrinzo · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Hydrogen is pumped into filtrate by molecular pumps.
Rationale 2: Potassium is pumped into filtrate by molecular pumps.
Rationale 3: Phosphate is pumped into filtrate by molecular pumps.
Rationale 4: Chloride does not enter filtrate by active secretion.
Rationale 5: Sodium does not enter filtrate by active secretion.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used primarily for hypertension.
Rationale 2: Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor used primarily for patients with glaucoma.
Rationale 3: Furosemide is used for hypertension and reduction of edema.
Rationale 4: Spironolactone is used to reduce mortality in heart failure patients.