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Furosemide timing — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A patient taking furosemide 40 mg each evening reports troublesome nocturia but stable heart-failure symptoms. What timing advice is appropriate?

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Correct answer: B — Move the once-daily dose to the morning after confirming the plan

A once-daily loop diuretic is usually taken in the morning to reduce nocturia; later doses are timed early enough to avoid sleep disruption. Adherence, congestion, blood pressure, renal function and electrolytes still need review, and patients should not omit doses around activities without an agreed plan.

Reference: BNF: furosemide: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/furosemide/