What is one indication for the use of Thiazide Diuretics?

What is one indication for the use of Thiazide Diuretics?

• A. CHF
• B. Hypothyroidism
• C. Diabetes Insipidus
• D. Asthma

Answer: (A)

Thiazide diuretics are commonly used in the management of hypertension and certain conditions such as heart failure (CHF). In patients with congestive heart failure, thiazide diuretics help reduce fluid overload by promoting diuresis (increased urine production). They achieve this by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidneys, leading to increased excretion of sodium and water. This action helps relieve symptoms of heart failure, such as edema and hypertension, by decreasing cardiac workload and improving patient comfort. While other choices may relate to fluid balance or require diuretics in some contexts, thiazide diuretics are not typically indicated for hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, or asthma directly.

Thiazide diuretics are commonly used in the management of hypertension and certain conditions such as heart failure (CHF). In patients with congestive heart failure, thiazide diuretics help reduce fluid overload by promoting diuresis (increased urine production). They achieve this by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule of the kidneys, leading to increased excretion of sodium and water. This action helps relieve symptoms of heart failure, such as edema and hypertension, by decreasing cardiac workload and improving patient comfort.

While other choices may relate to fluid balance or require diuretics in some contexts, thiazide diuretics are not typically indicated for hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, or asthma directly.