Pharmacotherapy with diuretics can cause which of the following general adverse effects?
1. Constipation
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Weight gain
4. Hypertension
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Diarrhea, not constipation, might be a problem.
Rationale 2: Orthostatic hypotension is a common adverse effect of all the prototype drugs.
Rationale 3: Weight loss, not weight gain, will occur.
Rationale 4: Hypertension usually does not occur.
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