Which of the following diuretics can result in metabolic acidosis?: (A) Indapamide, (B) Furosemide, (C) Hydrochlohiazide, (D) Acetazolamide
Answer is D. - Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (e.g. acetazolamide) and K+ sparing diuretics cause Metabolic Acidosis. - All other diuretics may result in Metabolic Alkalosis.