Patients should not be given sulfonamides if they have a history of sensitivity to:
1. antihypertensive medications.
2. thiazide diuretics.
3. cold preparations containing acetaminophen.
4. insulin.
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You should learn as much as possible about the complete history of the patient, including any allergy to drugs such as thiazides that might be contraindications or precautions to the use of sulfonamides.
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