A 60-year-old with chronic liver disease has new onset ascites. Which management step is first-line?...

Question

A 60-year-old with chronic liver disease has new onset ascites. Which management step is first-line?

Accepted Answer

Combination of low-dose spironolactone and furosemide

Answer

High-dose spironolactone only

Answer

High-dose furosemide only

Answer

Therapeutic paracentesis without diuretics

Answer

No specific therapy needed

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Ascites in chronic liver disease