Question

What are diuretic agents?

(a) Drugs that accelerate the rate of urine formation

(b) Drugs that accelerates heart rate

(c) A drug that accelerates breathing rate

(d) A drug that reduces heart rate

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This key question is from Diuretics in division Applications of Pharmacokinetic Principles, Diuretics, Drug Concentration and Pharmacologic Response of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Drugs that accelerate the rate of urine formation

To elaborate: Drugs that accelerate the rate of urine formation are known as diuretics. The result of these drugs is the removal of sodium and water since we know where sodium goes water follows. Thus, also decreases blood pressure since the volume of water decreases.