A 72-year-old with decompensated cirrhosis has tense ascites. What initial diuretic regimen is recommended to mobilize ascites while maintaining normo...

Question

A 72-year-old with decompensated cirrhosis has tense ascites. What initial diuretic regimen is recommended to mobilize ascites while maintaining normokalemia?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone 100 mg and furosemide 40 mg daily (100:40 ratio)

Answer

Spironolactone 50 mg only

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Furosemide 80 mg only

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Spironolactone 200 mg and furosemide 20 mg daily

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Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg only

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Cirrhotic Ascites

A 72-year-old with decompensated cirrhosis has tense ascites. What initial diuretic regimen is recommended to mobilize ascites while maintaining normokalemia?