ATI N180 Pharmacology Exam | Nurselytic

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A nurse is preparing an in-service about potassium-wasting diuretics. Which of the following medications is a diuretic has a complication of hypokalemia?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Furosemide (Lasix). Furosemide is a loop diuretic that acts on the ascending loop of Henle to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, leading to increased potassium excretion and potential hypokalemia. Mannitol (
A) is an osmotic diuretic and does not cause hypokalemia. Spironolactone (
B) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that actually helps retain potassium. Metformin (
D) is not a diuretic and does not affect potassium levels.

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