Hypercalcemia is caused by all except:
ALithium
BLoop diuretics
CThiazides
DVitamin D intoxication
Which of the following agents requires the MOST caution when combined with spironolactone due to increased risk of hyperkalemia:
AACE inhibitors
BBeta-blockers
CAmlodipine
DChlorothiazide
A patient on lithium therapy developed hypertension and was started on a thiazide diuretic. After a few days, he developed coarse tremors and other symptoms suggestive of lithium toxicity. What is the probable mechanism of interaction between thiazide diuretics and lithium?
AThiazide increases the tubular reabsorption of lithium
BThiazide inhibits the metabolism of lithium
CThiazides act as an add-on drug to lithium
DNone of the above
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