Question

A 68-year-old patient with cirrhosis presents for routine follow-up. He has new-onset ascites with no signs of infection or encephalopathy. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line diuretic regimen for managing ascites in cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone plus furosemide in a 5:2 ratio

Answer

Spironolactone alone

Answer

Furosemide alone

Answer

Amiloride alone

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide plus spironolactone

Practice question

A 68-year-old patient with cirrhosis presents for routine follow-up. He has new-onset ascites with no signs of infection or encephalopathy. According to NICE guidelines, what is the first-line diuretic regimen for managing ascites in cirrhosis?