VPT-0037
QUESTION
Diuretic of choice in the treatment of ascites is?
OPTIONS
(A) Spironolactone
(B) Acetazolamide
(C) Frusemide
(D) All of these
ANSWER
(A) Spironolactone
EXPLANATION
Spironolactone is the preferred diuretic for ascites associated with aldosterone excess, especially in congestive heart failure or hepatic disease, because it antagonizes aldosterone and conserves potassium. Acetazolamide and furosemide may be used in other situations but are not the best single answer here, so all of these is not correct.
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