KROK 1 2008 – Question 130 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient takes digoxin for treatment of cardiac insufficiency. What diuretic may increase digoxin toxicity due to the intensified excretion of K⁺ ions?
- A. Siliborum
- B. Lisinopril
- C. Panangine
- D. Spironolactone
- E. Hydrochlorothiazide
Hint
Digoxin toxicity is promoted by low plasma potassium, so think about which class of diuretics wastes potassium in the urine instead of conserving it.
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