KROK 1 2017 – Question 103 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient suffers from acute cardiopulmonary failure with pulmonary edema. What diuretic should be prescribed in the given case?
- A. Triamterene
- B. Dichlothiazidum (Hydrochlorothiazide)
- C. Diacarb (Acetazolamide)
- D. Furosemide
- E. Spironolactone
Hint
Think about the urgency of the situation and rank the listed diuretics by speed of onset, strength of diuresis and effect on the circulation.
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