The mother of a child with a heart defect is questioning the nurse about the child's medication. The nurse explains that spironolactone (Aldactone) is a diuretic that
1. spares potassium.
2. produces rapid diuresis.
3. blocks reabsorption of sodium andwater in renal tubules.
4. promotes vascular relaxation.
Answer:1
Rationale:Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a maintenance diuretic that is potassium sparing.Furosemide (Lasix) produces rapid diuresis and blocks reabsorption of sodium and water in renal tubules. ACE inhibitors promote vascular relaxation.
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