A drug is classified as a diuretic (a drug that increases urination), is commonly used to lower blood pressure or eliminate the body of excess fluid. Most likely the drug:

Decreases the reabsorption of water

Decreases GFR (glomerular filtration rate)

Activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system

Causes the release of ADH

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Decreases the reabsorption of water: Most diuretics act by preventing the reabsorption of sodium and water in the nephron, increasing urine output.

B. Decreases GFR (glomerular filtration rate): Diuretics do not usually decrease GFR; some may slightly increase or maintain it.

C. Activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system: Diuretics often reduce blood volume, which might trigger RAAS as a compensatory mechanism, but activation of RAAS is not the drug’s direct action.

D. Causes the release of ADH: Diuretics counteract the action of ADH by promoting diuresis.

Nursing Test Bank

Quiz #1: RN Exams Pharmacology Exams Quiz #2: RN Exams Medical-Surgical Exams Quiz #3: RN Exams Fundamentals Exams Quiz #4: RN Exams Maternal-Newborn Exams Quiz #5: RN Exams Anatomy and Physiology Exams Quiz #6: RN Exams Obstetrics and Pediatrics Exams Quiz #7: RN Exams Fluid and Electrolytes Exams Quiz #8: RN Exams Community Health Exams Quiz #9: RN Exams Promoting Health across the lifespan Exams Quiz #10: RN Exams Multidimensional care Exams

Get 100+ Naxlex Exit Exams for $79 Try Naxlex NCLEX-RN (14 Day Free-Trial)

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

Quiz #1: Naxlex RN Comprehensive online practice 2019 B with NGN Quiz #2: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Quiz #3: Naxlex RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam A Quiz #4: Naxlex HESI Exit LPN Exam Quiz #5: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 Quiz #6: Naxlex VATI PN Comprehensive Predictor 2020 Quiz #8: Naxlex PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 - Exam 1 Quiz #10: Naxlex HESI PN Exit exam Quiz #11: Naxlex HESI PN EXIT Exam 2

Free Nursing Study Resources

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Colon: The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped terminal portion of the large intestine, connecting to the rectum.

B. Esophagus: The esophagus is part of the upper digestive tract, not the colon.

C. Small intestine: The sigmoid colon is not a part of the small intestine.

D. Stomach: The stomach is part of the upper GI tract and does not include the sigmoid colon.

A. Decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate) B. Over secretion of aldosterone C. Decrease amounts of ADH D. Activation of angiotensinogen

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Decreased GFR (glomerular filtration rate): A low GFR would reduce urine output, not increase it.

B. Over secretion of aldosterone: Aldosterone promotes sodium and water reabsorption, which decreases urine output.

C. Decrease amounts of ADH: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps retain water. A deficiency leads to diuresis, causing polyuria (as seen in diabetes insipidus).

D. Activation of angiotensinogen: This leads to vasoconstriction and aldosterone release, promoting water retention, not polyuria.

View Question and Answer

Whether you are a student looking to ace your exams or a practicing nurse seeking to enhance your expertise , our nursing education contents will empower you with the confidence and competence to make a difference in the lives of patients and become a respected leader in the healthcare field.

Visit Naxlex, invest in your future and unlock endless possibilities with our unparalleled nursing education contents today

A drug is classified as a diuretic (a drug that increases urination), is commonly used to lower blood pressure or eliminate the body of excess fluid. Most likely the drug:

Nursing Test Bank

Naxlex Comprehensive Predictor Exams

The sigmoid is part of the:

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Which of the following is MOST likely to cause polyuria (excessive passing of urine)?

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Which of the following is not a "plumbing" structure of the urinary system?

The villi are associated with and function in:

In what digestive system structure does most of the digestion and absorption take place?

Which of the following is caused by a deficiency of erythropoietin?

The primary function of which organ is to deliver chyme (food bolus) to the duodenum at the proper rate?

Which of the following structures allow the stomach to expand?

Based on their function, where would you expect to find microvilli to be in the body?

A nurse is emptying a client's urinal when she notices the urine is dark amber, cloudy, and has an unpleasant odor. The nurse should identify that these findings are likely to be the result of which of the following?