Question

A 55-year-old patient with cirrhosis presents with oedema and tense ascites. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended first-line diuretic management for ascites in cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone plus frusemide combination

Answer

Loop diuretic alone

Answer

Spironolactone alone

Answer

Thiazide diuretic (e.g., bendroflumethiazide)

Answer

No diuretic therapy

Practice question

A 55-year-old patient with cirrhosis presents with oedema and tense ascites. According to NICE guidelines, which is the recommended first-line diuretic management for ascites in cirrhosis?