MedicationsQuestion 15 of 100
Which of the following medications is a loop diuretic?
a.Hydrochlorothiazide
b.Furosemide
c.Spironolactone
d.Chlorthalidone
Explanation
Furosemide acts on the ascending loop of Henle and is classified as a loop diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide and chlorthalidone are thiazide-type diuretics acting on the distal tubule, and spironolactone is a potassium-sparing agent.
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