A 62-Year-Old Man Comes to the Physician for a Follow-Up

question 388

Multiple Choice

A 62-year-old man comes to the physician for a follow-up appointment.  He experienced acute myocardial infarction 2 years ago and has a long history of hypertension.  After physical examination and laboratory testing, the physician decides to increase the dose of his diuretic.  Repeat laboratory studies indicate that his serum calcium level increases after this adjustment.  The diuretic used in this patient acts predominantly on which of the following nephron segments?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C
• D)D
• E)E

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Definitions:

Type D Personality

A personality type characterized by high levels of negative emotions and social inhibition, potentially leading to worse health outcomes.

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, which supply blood and oxygen to the heart muscle, leading to heart dysfunction.

Supportive

Providing encouragement or emotional help to someone.

Medication

Substances used to treat and cure diseases or alleviate symptoms of illness, often prescribed by medical professionals.