16 Questions
Which adverse effect is common to both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
Hyperkalemia
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with triamterene but not with amiloride?
Photosensitivity
What is a renal consideration regarding the use of triamterene?
Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment
Which drug is associated with an increased risk of folic acid deficiency?
Triamterene
What is a common CNS adverse effect of both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
Headache
Which condition is a therapeutic use for Dutasteride?
Prostate cancer prevention
What is a common adverse effect of Finasteride therapy?
Decreased libido
Which drug interaction is associated with K+-sparing diuretics?
Lisinopril
What is a contraindication for Finasteride use?
Pregnancy
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with DHT levels increase after discontinuation of therapy?
Gynecomastia
What is a potential cause of renal insufficiency in patients using K+-sparing diuretics?
Hypotension
Which condition may be precipitated by bilateral renal artery stenosis in patients using aldosterone antagonists?
Renal failure
What can hyperkalemia in patients using Na+ channel inhibitors be attributed to?
Decreased serum aldosterone levels
Which population is at an increased risk of angioedema when using ACE inhibitors?
African-Americans
What is the recommended monitoring parameter for patients initiating ACE inhibitor therapy?
BUN, electrolytes, and serum creatinine
What is the expected response in creatinine levels when initiating an ACE inhibitor?
Mild increase
Learn about the effects of ACE inhibitors on renal insufficiency, renal failure in stenosis patients, and hyperkalemia. Understand the warnings and precautions associated with ACE inhibitors.
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