Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Which of the following is an example of osmotic diuretics?

  1. acetazolamide

  2. hydrochlorthiazide

  3. xipamide

  4. mannitol
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Explanation

Mannitol is a classic osmotic diuretic. It works by increasing the osmolarity of the filtrate, thereby preventing water reabsorption in the renal tubules.

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