Multiple choice

Thiazides cause all, except

  1. hyperglycemia

  2. increased calcium excretion

  3. increased uric acid excretion

  4. useful in congestive heart failure

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thiazides DECREASE calcium excretion (they increase calcium reabsorption in DCT), making them useful in hypercalciuric stone formers. The question asks for what they DON'T cause. They DO cause hyperglycemia, increased uric acid (precipitating gout), and are useful in CHF for their diuretic effect.