CARDIOLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
PHARMACOLOGY UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Cardiac Output. Answer: CO = HR × Stroke Volume
● Kidney Functions. Answer: Regulate fluid, Regulate electrolytes (Na,
K), Control BP (RAAS), Maintain acid-base, Remove waste
● Kidney Failure Effects. Answer: Fluid overload, Hyperkalemia,
Acidosis, ↑ BUN/Creatinine
● Loop Diuretics. Answer: Example: Furosemide, Strongest, ↓ K, Risk:
hypokalemia, ototoxicity
● Thiazide Diuretics. Answer: Example: Hydrochlorothiazide, First-line
HTN, ↓ K, ↑ Glucose, ↑ Uric acid
● Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Answer: Example: Spironolactone,
Blocks aldosterone, ↑ K, Risk: hyperkalemia
● Hypertension Target Organs. Answer: Brain, Heart, Kidneys, Eyes
PHARMACOLOGY UPDATED SCRIPT 2026
PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Cardiac Output. Answer: CO = HR × Stroke Volume
● Kidney Functions. Answer: Regulate fluid, Regulate electrolytes (Na,
K), Control BP (RAAS), Maintain acid-base, Remove waste
● Kidney Failure Effects. Answer: Fluid overload, Hyperkalemia,
Acidosis, ↑ BUN/Creatinine
● Loop Diuretics. Answer: Example: Furosemide, Strongest, ↓ K, Risk:
hypokalemia, ototoxicity
● Thiazide Diuretics. Answer: Example: Hydrochlorothiazide, First-line
HTN, ↓ K, ↑ Glucose, ↑ Uric acid
● Potassium-Sparing Diuretics. Answer: Example: Spironolactone,
Blocks aldosterone, ↑ K, Risk: hyperkalemia
● Hypertension Target Organs. Answer: Brain, Heart, Kidneys, Eyes