Cardiovascular drug classes

PTCB PTCE
Medications
Select all that apply
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Question

Which entries should a pharmacy technician place in a diuretic reference section? Select all that apply.

Furosemide✓ Correct

Furosemide is a loop diuretic.
Captopril✗ Incorrect

Captopril is an ACE inhibitor.
Hydrochlorothiazide✓ Correct

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic.
Spironolactone✓ Correct

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Losartan✗ Incorrect

Losartan is an ARB.

Answer

A. Furosemide · C. Hydrochlorothiazide · D. Spironolactone

Rationale

Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, and spironolactone each belong to a diuretic subclass. Captopril and losartan are classified separately as an ACE inhibitor and an ARB.

RememberDiuretics include loop, thiazide, and potassium-sparing drugs.

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Adapted from Open RN Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition: Chapter 6 Cardiovascular & Renal Systems Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · DIURETICS › Furosemide; DIURETICS › Hydrochlorothiazide; DIURETICS › Spironolactone · 2nd edition, 2023

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