Which diuretic may cause an adverse effect of a higher than normal serum potassium level?
a. spironolactone (Aldactone)
b. bumetanide (Bumex)
c. chlorothiazide (Diuril)
d. furosemide (Lasix)
A
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic which reduces the amount of potas-sium excreted by the kidneys. As a result, serum potassium levels can become higher than normal.
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