A Patient Is Prescribed Furosemide (Lasix),a Loop Diuretic,for Treatment of Congestive

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix) ,a loop diuretic,for treatment of congestive heart failure.The patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance associated with use of this drug?

• A) Hypocalcemia
• B) Hypokalemia
• C) Hypomagnesemia
• D) Hypophosphatemia