Why are loop diuretics preferred over thiazide diuretics in patients with a Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) below 30 mL/min?
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Correct answer: Loop diuretics retain efficacy at low GFR
Unlike thiazide diuretics, which lose their effectiveness as renal function declines, loop diuretics remain effective in patients with advanced renal insufficiency. They are often necessary to manage fluid overload in chronic kidney disease.
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