Thiazide diuretics enhance K+
 elimination in urine
primarily by:
A. Inhibiting proximal tubular K+ reabsorption
B. Inhibiting Na+ K+-2Cl–
 cotransport in the
ascending limb of loop of Henle
C. Increasing the availability of Na+ in the distal
tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K+
D. Potentiating the action of aldosterone

1 Answer

Answer :

C. Increasing the availability of Na+ in the distal
tubular fluid to exchange with interstitial K

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