Which prescribed diuretic can also be used for treatment in certain types of glaucoma?
1. Indapamide (Lozol)
2. Amiloride hydrochloride (Midamor)
3. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
4. Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Indapamide (Lozol) is incorrect because Lozol is a thiazide diuretic.
Rationale 2: Amiloride hydrochloride (Midamor) is incorrect because Midamor and Dyrenium are potassium-sparing diuretics.
Rationale 3: Osmotic diuretics have very specific applications. Mannitol is used to maintain urine flow in clients with acute renal failure or during prolonged surgery. It can also be used to lower intraocular pressure in certain types of glaucoma.
Rationale 4: Triamterene (Dyrenium) is incorrect because Midamor and Dyrenium are potassium-sparing diuretics.
Global Rationale: Osmotic diuretics have very specific applications. Mannitol is used to maintain urine flow in clients with acute renal failure or during prolonged surgery. It can also be used to lower intraocular pressure in certain types of glaucoma. Indapamide (Lozol) is incorrect because Lozol is a thiazide diuretic. Amiloride hydrochloride (Midamor) is incorrect because Midamor and Dyrenium are potassium-sparing diuretics. Triamterene (Dyrenium) is incorrect because Midamor and Dyrenium are potassium-sparing diuretics.
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