A female patient has a history of frequent bladder infections. Which classification of diuretic would not be recommended for this patient?
A) Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics
B) Loop diuretics
C) potassium-sparing diuretics
D) Osmotic diuretics
A
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Urine is slightly alkalinized when the thiazides or thiazide-like diuretics are used because they block reabsorption of bicarbonate. This effect can cause problems for patients who are susceptible to bladder infections. Loop, potassium sparing, and osmotic diuretics do not have this effect.
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