Question

A 52-year-old man with chronic HCV cured 2 years ago presents with new ascites and spider naevi. Which diuretic regimen is first-line for uncomplicated ascites?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone alone initially

Answer

Furosemide alone

Answer

Combination spironolactone and furosemide at equal doses

Answer

Thiazide alone

Answer

No diuretics; therapeutic paracentesis only

Practice question

A 52-year-old man with chronic HCV cured 2 years ago presents with new ascites and spider naevi. Which diuretic regimen is first-line for uncomplicated ascites?