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WorksheetsDiuretics and Renal Physiology Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following is a loop diuretic?
Thiazide
Furosemide
Spironolactone
Acetazolamide
Thiazide diuretics act on which part of nephron?
Proximal tubule
Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
Which diuretic is potassium-sparing?
Furosemide
Thiazide
Spironolactone
Acetazolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors cause which side effect?
Hypokalemia
Acidosis
Alkalosis
Hypertension
What is the main stimulus for renin secretion?
Increased Na+ levels
Increased blood volume
Decreased renal perfusion pressure
Increased GFR
Angiotensin II causes all except?
Vasoconstriction
Increased aldosterone secretion
Decreased ADH release
Increased thirst
Which hormone is responsible for sodium reabsorption in the distal nephron?
Renin
Angiotensin II
Aldosterone
Erythropoietin
What is the role of erythropoietin?
Regulates sodium balance
Stimulates RBC production
Maintains acid-base balance
Promotes calcium absorption
Where is erythropoietin produced?
Liver
Adrenal cortex
Proximal convoluted tubule
Peritubular interstitial cells of kidney
Which of the following best describes “splay” in renal physiology?
Filtration of glucose
Threshold for amino acids
Difference between threshold and Tmax
Transport of urea
What is the main difference between osmotic and water diuresis?
Amount of Na+ loss
Urine color
Volume of urine excreted
Cause of diuresis
Which substance is used to measure renal plasma flow?
Inulin
Creatinine
Urea
PAH
What does GFR primarily depend on?
Tubular secretion
Renal blood flow
Ultrafiltration pressure
Glucose reabsorption
Ultrafiltration occurs in which part of nephron?
PCT
DCT
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
What is the normal range of GFR?
10-20 mL/min
60-70 mL/min
90-120 mL/min
150-200 mL/min
Which test is NOT part of routine Renal Function Tests?
Serum creatinine
BUN
Serum amylase
Electrolyte levels
Which condition is associated with increased BUN and creatinine?
Liver disease
Kidney failure
Diabetes insipidus
Anemia
Which parameter is most affected in early renal disease?
Creatinine clearance
Serum urea
Urine pH
GFR
What is the effect of aldosterone on potassium?
Increases reabsorption
Increases secretion
No effect
Blocks secretion
Which of the following increases renal blood flow?
Sympathetic stimulation
Angiotensin II
Prostaglandins
ADH
