Which electrolyte imbalance is most likely to occur in an elderly patient taking a high dose of Hydrochlorothiazide?
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Correct answer: Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia is a significant risk with thiazides, especially in the elderly. They impair the kidney's ability to dilute urine (by blocking the diluting segment) while the ability to concentrate urine under ADH remains intact.
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