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NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 2 Question 39 Discussion

An agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid In the body Is called:
B) diuretic
A) emetic
C) depressant
D) cathartic

NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 2 Question 39 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam
Question #: 39
Topic #: 2
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An agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid In the body Is called:

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Suggested Answer: B

A diuretic is an agent that increases the flow of urine, thereby reducing the volume of fluid in the body and affecting blood pressure. Diuretics are commonly used to treat hypertension, heart failure, and edema. By promoting the excretion of sodium and water, they help decrease blood volume and lower blood pressure.

Emetic: An agent that induces vomiting.

Depressant: A substance that slows down the central nervous system.

Cathartic: A substance that accelerates defecation.


'Diuretics.' American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-medications/diuretics

by Candra at Jun 22, 2026, 03:40 PM

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Florencia
3 days ago
Definitely B. Helps lower blood pressure!
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Paris
8 days ago
Agreed, diuretics increase urine flow.
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Glory
14 days ago
I think it's B) diuretic.
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Silva
19 days ago
Emetic sounds like it could fit too, but nah, it's B.
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Arlette
24 days ago
100% agree, it's all about fluid reduction!
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Fausto
29 days ago
Wait, is that really how diuretics work?
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Loreta
1 month ago
I thought it was a depressant?
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Noelia
1 month ago
Definitely B) diuretic!
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Talia
1 month ago
I feel like I’ve seen this question before, and I’m pretty sure the answer is B) diuretic since it directly mentions urine flow.
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Aide
2 months ago
I’m torn between B) diuretic and D) cathartic. Both seem to deal with fluid, but I think diuretics are more about urine.
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Galen
2 months ago
I remember a practice question about medications that help with fluid retention, and I think they were all diuretics. So, B) diuretic seems right.
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Clarence
2 months ago
I think the answer might be B) diuretic because it relates to urine flow, but I'm not completely sure.
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