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Acetazolamide is not frequently used as diuretic but the current indication is in the treatment of:

  • A. Liver cirrhosis
  • B. CHF
  • C. Glaucoma
  • D. Kidney failure
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production, making it effective in treating glaucoma. It is not commonly used as a diuretic due to its short duration of action and side effects. Therefore, choice C is correct. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as acetazolamide is not indicated for liver cirrhosis, CHF, or kidney failure. Liver cirrhosis typically requires diuretics to manage ascites, CHF is managed with loop diuretics, and kidney failure may require different types of diuretics based on the underlying cause.