Multiple choice

Lasix reduces edema by drawing H2O from the interstitial space into the intravascular space by

  1. osmosis

  2. gunwale

  3. filtration

  4. diffusion

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration. Diuretics like Lasix change solute concentrations to pull water into the intravascular space.