A patient is prescribed furosemide (Lasix),a loop diuretic,for treatment of congestive heart failure.The patient is at risk for which electrolyte imbalance associated with use of this drug?
A) Hypocalcemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Hypomagnesemia
D) Hypophosphatemia

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Furosemide is a loop diuretic,which causes potassium to pass into the urine.This drug increases the risk for hypokalemia (low potassium); it does not cause hypocalcemia (low calcium in the blood),hypomagnesemia (low blood magnesium),or hypophosphatemia (low blood phosphorous).

A Patient Is Prescribed Furosemide (Lasix),a Loop Diuretic,for Treatment of Congestive