Acetazolamide (Diamox) Is a Diuretic That Functions by Blocking the Activity

question 71

Multiple Choice

Acetazolamide (Diamox) is a diuretic that functions by blocking the activity of carbonic anhydrase inside kidney tubule cells. This slows the formation of carbonic acid, which slows H⁺ the formation in the cells and Na⁺ reabsorption at the tubule. This results in the diuretic effect. Select from the following list the possible side-effects of Azetazolamide.
(1) Acidosis
(2) Reduced movement of bicarbonate ion into the plasma
(3) An alkaline urine is produced
(4) Respiration increases

• A) 1, 4
• B) 2, 3
• C) 1, 2, 3
• D) 2, 3, 4
• E) 1, 2, 3, 4

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