This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Diuretics and Antidiuretics, Subject name: Pharmacology
Thiazide diuretics can be used for the treatment of all of these conditions except: 
Select and explain. 
A. Idiopathic hypercalciurea with nephrocalcinosis, B. Hyperlipidemia, C. Congestive Heart Failure, D. Hypertension
B: Hyperlipidemia
Answer: B: Hyperlipidemia 
Explanation: 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