The Primary Care NP Is Preparing to Prescribe a Diuretic

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary care NP is preparing to prescribe a diuretic for a patient who has heart failure.The patient reports having had an allergic reaction to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (Bactrim) previously.The NP should prescribe:

• A) ethacrynic acid.
• B) furosemide (Lasix).
• C) acetazolamide (Diamox).
• D) hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL).

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Response

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