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Q: The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as:
  • A. Urinary antiseptics
  • B. Diuretics
  • C. Stimulants
  • D. Antiseptics
Correct Answer: Option B - The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as diuretics. Diuretics are used to induce urine output in acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and to treat edema and hypertension- They increase urine excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption at different sites in the nephron.
B. The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as diuretics. Diuretics are used to induce urine output in acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and to treat edema and hypertension- They increase urine excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption at different sites in the nephron.

Explanations:

The medicinal agents used for the increase in urine output is known as diuretics. Diuretics are used to induce urine output in acute tubular necrosis (ATN) and to treat edema and hypertension- They increase urine excretion by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption at different sites in the nephron.