Hepatic Cirrhosis Diagnosis and Treatment
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What is the primary diagnosis of the patient DT?

  • Heart failure
  • Hepatic cirrhosis (correct)
  • Alcohol abuse disorder
  • Malnutrition
  • What is the indication for the combination therapy of furosemide and spironolactone in patient DT?

  • To manage ascites (correct)
  • To manage liver disease
  • To manage hypertension
  • To manage anemia
  • What is the maximum daily dose of furosemide that can be prescribed to patient DT?

  • 80 mg/day
  • 120 mg/day
  • 200 mg/day
  • 160 mg/day (correct)
  • What is the primary reason for prescribing spironolactone to patient DT?

    <p>To reduce the risk of hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the starting daily dose of spironolactone that can be prescribed to patient DT?

    <p>100 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of combining furosemide with spironolactone in managing patient DT's ascites?

    <p>To minimize intraperitoneal fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial daily dose of furosemide recommended for patient DT?

    <p>40 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following laboratory findings supports the diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis in patient DT?

    <p>Mildly elevated AST and ALT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the clinical significance of splenomegaly in patient DT?

    <p>It indicates liver cirrhosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using spironolactone in combination with furosemide in patient DT?

    <p>To minimize the risk of hypokalemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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