A patient is diagnosed with hypokalemia. After reviewing the patient's current medications, which of the following might have contributed to the patient's health problems?
a. Corticosteroid
b. Thiazide diuretic
c. Narcotic
d. Muscle relaxer
Ans: a. Corticosteroid
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