Of the following diuretic medications, which conserves
potassium?
a) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Aldactone is known as a potassium-sparing diuretic.
b) Furosemide (Lasix)
Lasix causes loss of potassium from the body.
c) Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
Diuril causes mild hypokalemia.
d) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Hygroton causes mild hypokalemia.

1 Answer

Answer :

a) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Aldactone is known as a potassium-sparing diuretic.

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