Question

A 65-year-old patient with cirrhosis is found to have ascites. Which first-line diuretic regimen is recommended for managing ascites in cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Combined spironolactone and loop diuretic

Answer

Loop diuretic alone (furosemide)

Answer

Spironolactone alone

Answer

Thiazide diuretic alone

Answer

Amiloride alone

Practice question

A 65-year-old patient with cirrhosis is found to have ascites. Which first-line diuretic regimen is recommended for managing ascites in cirrhosis?