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Furosemide counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsFurosemide counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient newly prescribed furosemide 40mg once daily for ankle swelling asks when to take it. He works afternoon shifts and is worried about passing urine at work. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Take it in the morning unless the prescriber has advised a different schedule

Furosemide has a diuretic effect and is usually taken earlier in the day to reduce nocturia. Dosing should follow the prescription and should not be doubled in response to visible swelling without review. Potassium supplements should not be added without checking the clinical context and blood results.

Reference: BNF