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What is the primary diagnosis of the patient DT?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary reason for prescribing spironolactone to patient DT?
What is the starting daily dose of spironolactone that can be prescribed to patient DT?
What is the starting daily dose of spironolactone that can be prescribed to patient DT?
What is the primary goal of combining furosemide with spironolactone in managing patient DT's ascites?
What is the primary goal of combining furosemide with spironolactone in managing patient DT's ascites?
What is the initial daily dose of furosemide recommended for patient DT?
What is the initial daily dose of furosemide recommended for patient DT?
Which of the following laboratory findings supports the diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis in patient DT?
Which of the following laboratory findings supports the diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis in patient DT?
What is the clinical significance of splenomegaly in patient DT?
What is the clinical significance of splenomegaly in patient DT?
What is the primary benefit of using spironolactone in combination with furosemide in patient DT?
What is the primary benefit of using spironolactone in combination with furosemide in patient DT?
