When describing the different classes of diuretics, the nursing instructor would include which of the following as sulfonamides, with nonbacteriostatic action, that inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase? Select all that apply
A) Furosemide
B) Acetazolamide
C) Hydrochlorothiazide
D) Methazolamide
E) Torsemide
Ans: B, D
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Acetazolamide and methazolamide are carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. Furosemide and torsemide are loop diuretics. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic.
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