Ontario Registered Pharmacy Technician (RphT) Practice Exam

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Thiazide diuretics are used to:

  1. Relieve migraine headaches

  2. Relieve gastroenteritis

  3. Manage pain

  4. Manage retention of water

The correct answer is: Manage retention of water

Thiazide diuretics are a type of medication that helps remove excess water and salt from the body through urination. This is why they are used to manage retention of water, or fluid retention, in patients with certain health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney disease. Using thiazide diuretics can help decrease swelling and bloating by reducing the amount of fluid in the body. It is not an effective medication for relieving migraine headaches, gastroenteritis, or managing pain. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.

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