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 (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that increases the excretion of potassium by the kidneys, which can result in hypokalemia. Hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypophosphatemia are not typically associated with loop diuretics like furosemide.

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