A patient is scheduled to receive a first dose of the thiazide diuretic chlorothiazide (Diuril). For cross-allergenicity with which of the following medications should the health care provider assess the patient?
a. Xanthines
b. Penicillin
c. Aspirin
d. Sulfonamides
ANS: D
Thiazide and thiazide derivatives are sulfonamide derivatives. The patient should be assessed for allergy to sulfonamide drugs, since cross-allergenicity could occur.
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