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A drug is noted to cause a decrease in GFR. Identify 4 possible actions of the drug that might decrease GFR.

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  #2

1. Directly causing the Dilation of Afferent and Efferent Simultaneously
2. Inhibits ACE action.
3. Causing Constriction of Both Afferent and Efferent Simultaneously

Thts all i cud think of.


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  #3

(1) Constrict glomerular mesangial cells and, hence, reduce Kf. (2) Lower arterial pressure and, hence, PGC.(3) Constrict the afferent arteriole and, hence, reduce PGC.(4) Dilate the efferent arteriole and, hence, reduce PGC.

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  #4

cud think of only 3......
same as urs...
constr......aff
dilat........eff
fall in systemic blood pressure

  #5

yes one more......drugs that cause increase or accelerated atherosclerosis...........
most common site......bet abd aorta and renal art.......
yes drugs like estrogen????????
what do u think about this one???????gringringringringrin







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