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Furosemide is classified as a diuretic. What is its main therapeutic effect?
a.Raising blood sugar
b.Thickening the blood
c.Increasing urine output to remove excess fluid
d.Slowing the heart rate directly
解析
Diuretics such as furosemide increase urine production to reduce fluid overload, helping conditions like heart failure and edema. Because they cause fluid and potassium loss, aides watch for dehydration and low potassium symptoms.
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