NonNBME Qn - samideb12

[ArchivalUser]

Which of the following is most likely increased as a result of Losartan administration?
A.Aldosterone
B.ANP
C.Pulmonary wedge pressure
D.Renal Na excretion
E.TPR

[ArchivalUser]

DD

[ArchivalUser]

Yes ,DD is the answer
Losartan prevents the action of Angiotensin II
-Decreases its vasoconstrictive effect
-decreased reabsorption of Na......>hence increased Na excretion