How Do Thiazides and Loop Diuretics Differ in Their Mechanisms

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Multiple Choice

How do thiazides and loop diuretics differ in their mechanisms of action?

• A) They have different outcomes in the context of sodium retention.
• B) They act at different sites in the kidney.
• C) Thiazides are more potent than loop diuretics.
• D) Thiazides cause hypokalemia, while loop diuretics cause hyperkalemia.

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