Management of Acute Renal Failure in Children


Drug treatment of ARF

Decide whether the following statements are True or False:

  • Dopamine at doses < 3 µg/kg/min causes vasoconstriction
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  • High dose dopamine acts on a adrenergic receptors
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  • Furosemide acts on ATP-dependent sodium-pumps in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle
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  • Furosemide has a proven role in preventing renal failure
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  • Calcium-channel blockers have a potentially helplful vasodilator effect on the afferent glomerular arteriole
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    Explanation