Which of the following drugs are considered to be potassium-sparing diuretics? Select all that apply
a. Amiloride (Midamor)
b. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
c. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
d. Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
e. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
ANS: A, C, E
Potassium-sparing diuretics include amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), and triam-terene (Dyrenium). Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, and chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic.
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