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Furosemide timing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsFurosemide timingGPhC CRA

A woman taking furosemide 40 mg daily avoids it before leaving home because it increases urination. What is the most appropriate alternative?

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Correct answer: C — Take it in the morning and avoid late-evening dosing unless advised otherwise

Loop diuretics cause diuresis soon after dosing and late use can disturb sleep. In this scenario, the pharmacist should prioritise safe supply, appropriate counselling and timely referral or clarification where needed. This is the single best answer because the other options would either delay assessment, ignore a clinically significant risk, or create an unsafe legal or professional outcome.

Reference: BNF