KROK 1 2015 – Question 71 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
Despite the administration of cardiotonics and thiazide diuretic a patient with chronic heart failure has persistent edemas and the risk of ascites arose. What medication should be administered to enhance the diuretic effect of the administered drugs?
- A. Amiloride
- B. Manithol
- C. Clopamide
- D. Spironolactone
- E. Furosemide
Hint
Think about which hormonal system is overactive in chronic heart failure and drives the persistent salt and water retention, then choose the diuretic that opposes it.
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