Question

A 67-year-old woman with heart failure and persistent volume overload on loop diuretics. Which combination improves decongestion?

Accepted Answer

Add thiazide-type diuretic (e.g., metolazone) for sequential nephron blockade

Answer

Stop loop diuretic and use ACE inhibitor only

Answer

Start NSAID for edema

Answer

Add diltiazem

Answer

Increase dietary sodium

Practice question

A 67-year-old woman with heart failure and persistent volume overload on loop diuretics. Which combination improves decongestion?