Ontario Registered Pharmacy Technician (RphT) Practice Exam

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Furosemide or Lasix is used as:

An analgesic
An anti-inflammatory
A sedative
A diuretic

The correct answer is: A diuretic

Furosemide or Lasix is a medication used to treat fluid retention in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver or kidney disease. As a diuretic, it works by increasing the amount of salt and water that is expelled from the body through urine. This helps to reduce swelling and prevent complications related to fluid retention. The other options, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and sedative, are commonly used to treat pain, inflammation, and anxiety, respectively, but they are not related to the purpose of furosemide.