Which of the following medications is considered a loop diuretic?
a. Acetazolamide (Diamox) c. Mannitol
b. Furosemide (Lasix) d. Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
B
Loop diuretics include furosemide (Lasix), bumetanide (Bumex), and torsemide (Torsemide). Furosemide is the most frequently used diuretic in critical care patients. It may be administered orally, as an intravenous (IV) bolus, or as a continuous IV infusion. Diamox is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor diuretic. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, and Zaroxolyn is a thiazide diuretic.
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