How do thiazides and loop diuretics differ in their mechanisms of action?
A. They act at different sites in the kidney.
B. Thiazides cause hypokalemia, while loop diuretics cause hyperkalemia.
C. Thiazides are more potent than loop diuretics.
D. They have different outcomes in the context of sodium retention.
Answer: A
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