A 62-year-year-old woman on high-dose loop diuretic for HF develops hypokalaemia (K⁺ 2.9). Which medicine addition helps correct potassium and improve...

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A 62-year-year-old woman on high-dose loop diuretic for HF develops hypokalaemia (K⁺ 2.9). Which medicine addition helps correct potassium and improves outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Add spironolactone

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Add amiloride only

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Add hydrochlorothiazide

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Add verapamil

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Stop all diuretics immediately

ukmla MCQ (SBA): HFrEF (MRA add-on)

A 62-year-year-old woman on high-dose loop diuretic for HF develops hypokalaemia (K⁺ 2.9). Which medicine addition helps correct potassium and improves outcomes?