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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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Which of the following life-threatening adverse effects is most important to inform a patient who is prescribed furosemide (Lasix)?

Severe hypoglycemia and seizures
Bradycardia and Torsades de pointes
Arrhythmias and hypochloremic acidosis
Anaphylaxis and hypertension

Explanation

Answer: C − Arrhythmias and hypochloremic acidosis are both life-threatening adverse effects associated with furosemide, a loop diuretic. Furosemide is not associated with hypoglycemia, bradycardia, or Torsades de pointes (supraventricular tachycardia). While hypersensitivity to furosemide is possible, anaphylaxis is very rare. Finally, furosemide does not cause hypertension.

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