A patient who has diabetes is now prescribed the thiazide diuretic metolazone (Zaroxolyn) .In addition to the usual precautions,what else should you teach this patient about the new drug therapy?
A) Always carry a simple sugar with you.
B) Check your blood glucose level more frequently.
C) Be sure to restrict your fluid intake after 6:00 p.m.
D) Tell your dentist you are taking this drug before any dental work is performed.
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