Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are considered to be refractory because:
A. an acid-base balance is needed for the medication to work properly.
B. they lead to an accumulation of potassium ions in the blood.
C. they do not produce adequate diuresis.
D. overproduction of bicarbonate ions leads to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis.
Answer: A
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