A potassium-sparing diuretic has been prescribed for a client. Based on this prescription, the nurse expects what medication to be ordered?
1. Furosemide (Lasix)
2. Spironolactone (Aldactone)
3. Diltiazem (Cardizem)
4. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
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Rationale 1: Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic.
Rationale 2: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Rationale 3: Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker.
Rationale 4: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic.
Global Rationale: Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic. Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic.
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