Question 308 · LDEK · Medically compromised patient

Which agents should be avoided in patients receiving diuretics in the treatment of congestive heart disease?

1) macrolides;
2) tetracyclines;
3) epinephrine;
4) anti-anxiety agents;
5) acetylcholinesterase inhibitors;
6) salicylates;
7) penicillins.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3.
  2. B. 3,5.
  3. C. 1,2,7.
  4. D. 3,6.
  5. E. 4,5.
Hint

Think about diuretic-induced hypokalaemia and about drugs that blunt the action of diuretics.

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