Question

A 60-year-old man with chronic liver disease presents with increasing abdominal distension. Examination reveals shifting dullness. Which diuretic regimen is first-line for ascites due to cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Combination of Spironolactone and Frusemide in a ratio of 100:40 mg

Answer

Frusemide alone

Answer

Spironolactone alone

Answer

Thiazide diuretic alone

Answer

No diuretics; fluid restriction only

Practice question

A 60-year-old man with chronic liver disease presents with increasing abdominal distension. Examination reveals shifting dullness. Which diuretic regimen is first-line for ascites due to cirrhosis?