Why Do Patients Taking Loop Diuretics Need to Take Supplemental

question 80

Multiple Choice

Why do patients taking loop diuretics need to take supplemental potassium?

• A) They cause active secretion of potassium in the loop of Henle.
• B) They inhibit the reabsorption of potassium as well as sodium in the loop of Henle.
• C) They inhibit intestinal absorption of potassium.
• D) They cause active reabsorption of potassium in the distal convoluted tubule.

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