Which of the following drugs is a loop diuretic?

a. furosemide
b. hydrochlorothiazide
c. triamterine
d. chlorothiazide


a. Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that inhibits reabsorption of sodium chloride in another part of the kidney, called the Loop of Henle, but also in the distal tubules as well.

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A) Oxygen therapy and safe transport B) Providing PPV while initiating rapid transport C) Actively cooling the patient if he has a fever D) Administering a bronchodilator to open the alveoli up

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The abbreviation "BS" means

Bowel syndrome Blood sugar Blood in sputum Body surface

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____________ verbs express both physical and mental activity?

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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During 2008, the most recent year for which data are finalized, ____ food-borne disease outbreaks were reported.

A. 340 B. 1,034 C. 2,340 D. 10,300

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