December 2021

DRUGS ACTING ON THE KIDNEY (DIURETICS)

DRUGS ACTING ON THE KIDNEY PHYSIOLOGY OF URINE FORMATION ·         Urine formation begins from glomerular filtration. ·         Normally about 180 liters of fluid is filtrate every day. ·         All blood   constitutions are filtrated at the glomerulus. ·         More than 99% of the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in the tubules. ·         About 1.85 liters of urine …

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) [Angina Pectoris]

Coronary artery disease is the most common heart disease and most common cause of death worldwide. According to WHO 3-7 million people die from coronary artery disease every year. An estimated data that CAD is responsible for about 10% disability-adjusted life years in low income countries and 18% in high income countries. The most common …

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Drugs used in the CHF

1.       The non-glycoside positive ionotropic drugs is: a)       Digoxin b)       Strophantin K c)       Dobutamine d)       Digitoxin 2.       This drug inhibits breakdown of cAMP in vascular smooth muscle: a)       Digoxin b)       Dobutamine c)       Amrinone d)       Dopamine 3.       Mechanism of action of digitalis is: a)       Inhibits Na+ K+ ATPase b)       Inhibit Na+ H+ ATPase c)       Active metabolites …

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