Lasix is a diuretic that blocks the reabsorption of sodium in the ascending loop of Henle.The result of giving this drug would be
A)increased urine output.
B)decreased aldosterone production.
C)decreased osmolality of the filtrate.
D)increased osmolality of the urine.
E)decreased urine volume.

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Lasix inhibits the reabsorption of sodium in the loop of Henle, which leads to increased urine output. This drug does not affect aldosterone production or the osmolality of the filtrate, but the increased sodium excretion does lead to a more concentrated urine (increased osmolality).

Lasix Is a Diuretic That Blocks the Reabsorption of Sodium