Sodium is transported back into the blood and potassium is excreted into the tubular filtrate for elimination in the urine (N+-K+ shift).

• Diuretics are medications used clinically to increase the volume of urine excretion.

• Diuretics are medications used clinically to decrease the volume of urine excretion.

Factors that increase extracellular fluid (ECF) mobilization, which usually involves the loss of ions and water

• There are several clinical situations in which the use of diuretic therapy can provide benefits.

Types of kidney disease classification (acute)

Types of kidney disease classification (chronic)