Spironolactone falls into which category of diuretics?
a. loop diuretics c. thiazides
b. aldosterone receptor blockers d. beta blockers
B
Spironolactone falls into the aldosterone receptor blockers category of diuretics. This type of medication blocks the actions of ADH in the distal nephron, promotes renal excretion of Na and H2O.
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