Due to the ability of thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics to remove sodium and water from the body, patients taking these diuretics may experience:

A. orthostatic hypotension.
B. respiratory depression.
C. hyperkalemia.
D. hypoglycemia.


Answer: A

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