Q)A 65 years Old Age Patient With A History Of Heart Disease Is Brought To The Emergency Room With Difficulty Breathing,Examination Reveals That She Has Pulmonary Edema.Which Treatment Is Indicated ?
A)Chlorthalidone
B)Furosemide
C)Hydrochlorothiazide
D)Acetazolamide
E)Spironolactone
Correct Answer : B
This is a potentially fatal situation.it is important to administor a diuretic that will reduce fluid accumulation in the lungs and thus improve oxygenation and heart function.the loop diuretic are most effective in removing large fluid volumes from the body and are the treatment of choice in this condition.in this situation furosemide should be administered intravenously .So the other choices are wrong !!
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