Thiazide diuretics can lead to which of the following metabolic disturbances?
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Correct answer: Hyperuricemia
Thiazides compete with uric acid for secretion via organic acid transporters in the proximal tubule. This leads to decreased uric acid excretion and elevated serum levels, potentially precipitating gout.
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