Thiazide diuretics can be used for the treatment of all of these conditions except:: (A) Idiopathic hypercalciurea with nephrocalcinosis, (B) Hyperlipidemia, (C) Congestive Heart Failure, (D) Hypertension
Answer is B. Ans. (B) Hyperlipidemia(Ref: KK Sharma 2/e p230-231)Thiazides cause hyperlipidemia as adverse effect and thus cannot be used to treat this condition.Indications of thiazides:Diuretic UsesNon-diuretic UsesHypertension (First line drugs)Diabetes insipidusCongestive heart failureIdiopathic hypercalciurea with Nephrocalcinosis