Of the following,_____ would be considered the most potent because loop diuretics inhibit resorption of sodium at a greater rate.

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Loop diuretics also block the sodium-potassium cotransporter in the ascending loop of Henle.They are the most potent diuretics because they inhibit the resorption of 20% to 30% of sodium load,whereas thiazides inhibit only 5% to 10% and potassium-sparing diuretics inhibit only 1% to 3% of the sodium load.

Of the Following,_____ Would Be Considered the Most Potent Because