A 65-year-old with HF and CKD is on furosemide 40 mg BID. Persistent edema and low urine sodium. Best method to assess diuretic response?...

Question

A 65-year-old with HF and CKD is on furosemide 40 mg BID. Persistent edema and low urine sodium. Best method to assess diuretic response?

Accepted Answer

Urine sodium 2 hours after loop dose

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Serum creatinine only

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Daily weight only

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BNP level change

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24-hour urine volume only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Heart Failure