Which of the following medications is a loop diuretic?
A) Furosemide (Lasix)
B) Spironolactone (Aldactone)
C) Mannitol (Osmitrol)
D) Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)

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Furosemide is a loop diuretic that works by inhibiting the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle in the kidney, resulting in increased urine output. Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, and Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. They do not belong to the loop diuretic class.

Which of the Following Medications Is a Loop Diuretic