Which of the following diuretics is not correct matched with its class of diuretic?
  1. Potassium-sparing diuretics - spironolactone, triamterene
  2. Loop diuretic - torsemide, bumetanide
  3. Osmotic diuretics - glycerine, mannitol
  4. Thiazide diuretic - amiloride, ethacrynic acid
Explanation
Answer- D - “Thiazide diuretic - amiloride, ethacrynic acid” is not a correct match with its class. The classes of agents included in the diuretic group of pharmacologic agents include thiazide diuretics such as bendroflumethiazide, benzthiazide, chlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, hydrochlorothiazide, hydroflumethiazide, indapamide, methyclothiazide, metolazone, polythiazide, quinethazone and trichlormethiazide; loop diuretics such as bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide and torsemide; potassium-sparing diuretics such as amiloride, spironolactone, and triamterene; and osmotic diuretics such as glycerine and mannitol.
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