Chapter 08: Drugs Affecting theRenal/Urinary and Cardiovascular Problems Visovsky: Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology, 9th Edition

Which body system works with the renal/urinary system to maintain fluid balance and remove waste products from the body? a. Biliary system b. Cardiovascular system c. Central nervous system d. Gastrointestinal system ANS: B The renal/urinary system works together with the cardiovascular system to maintain adequate circulation to all parts of the body. The interactions between these two systems help maintain fluid balance, delivery of nutrients, and removal of waste products from cells, tissues, and organs. Most drugs that affect one system have an effect on the functioning of the other system. DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 126 2. Which category of diuretic drugs exerts its mechanism of action in the collecting duct? a. Loop diuretics b. Thiazide diuretics c. Potassium-sparing diuretics d. Thiazide-like sulfonamide diuretics