What Is the Main Intended Action of Any Type of Diuretic

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the main intended action of any type of diuretic drug?

• A) Weight loss
• B) Potassium loss
• C) Increased urine output
• D) Decreased sense of thirst

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Definitions:

Nearsighted

A common vision condition where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones are blurry, also known as myopia.

Auscultate

The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.

Stethoscope Endpiece

The part of a stethoscope that is placed against the patient's skin to listen to internal body sounds, such as heartbeats and breathing.

Bell Side

The larger, concave side of a stethoscope used for listening to lower-pitched sounds in the body such as heart murmurs.