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Potassium-sparing diuretics:
I exert their effect in the proximal tubule.
II may cause intracellular alkalosis.
III include the aldosterone antagonists.
Suggested Answer: C
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37 comments · newest first
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Coral
10 months ago
I’m pretty sure all three statements are true!
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Jennie
11 months ago
I think I and III are correct, but II sounds off.
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Carey
11 months ago
Wait, intracellular alkalosis? That’s new to me!
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Kristel
11 months ago
Totally agree, they include aldosterone antagonists for sure!
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Royal
11 months ago
I thought potassium-sparing diuretics mainly work in the distal tubule?
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Bette
12 months ago
This question is tricky! I think I might go with D, but I’m not confident about the intracellular alkalosis part.
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Kanisha
12 months ago
I definitely recall that aldosterone antagonists are a type of potassium-sparing diuretic, so III should be correct.
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Lavonda
12 months ago
I feel like I read that they can cause intracellular alkalosis, but I'm not entirely sure if that's a common side effect.
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Dawne
1 year ago
I remember potassium-sparing diuretics mainly work in the distal tubule, not the proximal tubule. So I think I might lean towards options that exclude I.
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Xochitl
1 year ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. Potassium-sparing diuretics work in the proximal tubule and can lead to intracellular alkalosis. Plus, they include the aldosterone antagonists. I'm pretty sure option E is the correct answer.
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Lai
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not super confident about the specifics of potassium-sparing diuretics, so I'll have to make an educated guess. I'm leaning towards option C, but I'm not 100% sure.
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Ty
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. Potassium-sparing diuretics affect the proximal tubule, and they can cause intracellular alkalosis. The aldosterone antagonists are also a type of potassium-sparing diuretic. I think option E is the best fit here.
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Cherelle
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know potassium-sparing diuretics have something to do with the proximal tubule and alkalosis, but I'm not totally clear on the details. Might need to review my notes before deciding.
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Deonna
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'll start by reviewing the key points about potassium-sparing diuretics and see which options match up.
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Raymon
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? Am I supposed to choose 'E) All of the above' and then laugh maniacally as the instructor realizes I'm a diuretic mastermind?
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Christiane
1 year ago
D) II and III only
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Jeanice
1 year ago
C) I and II only
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Gerardo
1 year ago
B) III only
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Hillary
1 year ago
A) I only
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Meaghan
1 year ago
Ah, the classic 'I, II, and III' approach - it's like a diuretic buffet, but I hope I don't get a stomachache from choosing the wrong one!
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Myra
1 year ago
C) I and II only
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Jules
1 year ago
B) III only
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Sherman
1 year ago
A) I only
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Mitsue
1 year ago
This question is making my brain feel like a sponge - all these diuretic details are soaking in, but I'm not sure if I'm wringing out the right answer yet.
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Veronique
1 year ago
D) II and III only
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Annett
1 year ago
C) I and II only
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Lavonda
1 year ago
B) III only
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Dianne
1 year ago
A) I only
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Allene
1 year ago
Hmm, I think I'll go with 'II and III only' - alkalosis and aldosterone antagonists sound like a solid combo to me.
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Patti
1 year ago
I'll go with 'I only' because I'm not sure about the other options.
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Gary
1 year ago
I'm going with 'I, II and III' just to cover all bases.
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Bette
1 year ago
I'm going with 'III only' because I'm not sure about the alkalosis.
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Herminia
1 year ago
I think I'll go with 'II and III only' as well.
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Tori
1 year ago
Whoa, this question is like a potassium minefield! I better brush up on my diuretic knowledge before tackling this one.
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Kathrine
2 years ago
I'm not sure about the answer. I think it might be D) II and III only because aldosterone antagonists are also potassium-sparing diuretics.
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Charlie
2 years ago
I agree with Ashanti. Potassium-sparing diuretics exert their effect in the proximal tubule and may cause intracellular alkalosis.
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Ashanti
2 years ago
I think the answer is C) I and II only.