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Which adverse effect is common to both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is common to both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperkalemia (correct)
- Hypokalemia
- Hyponatremia
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with triamterene but not with amiloride?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with triamterene but not with amiloride?
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Photosensitivity (correct)
- Musculoskeletal effects
- Headache
What is a renal consideration regarding the use of triamterene?
What is a renal consideration regarding the use of triamterene?
- Increases renal function
- Contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (correct)
- Preferred in patients with renal failure
- No renal considerations needed
Which drug is associated with an increased risk of folic acid deficiency?
Which drug is associated with an increased risk of folic acid deficiency?
What is a common CNS adverse effect of both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
What is a common CNS adverse effect of both K+-sparing diuretics and Na+ channel inhibitors?
Which condition is a therapeutic use for Dutasteride?
Which condition is a therapeutic use for Dutasteride?
What is a common adverse effect of Finasteride therapy?
What is a common adverse effect of Finasteride therapy?
Which drug interaction is associated with K+-sparing diuretics?
Which drug interaction is associated with K+-sparing diuretics?
What is a contraindication for Finasteride use?
What is a contraindication for Finasteride use?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with DHT levels increase after discontinuation of therapy?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with DHT levels increase after discontinuation of therapy?
What is a potential cause of renal insufficiency in patients using K+-sparing diuretics?
What is a potential cause of renal insufficiency in patients using K+-sparing diuretics?
Which condition may be precipitated by bilateral renal artery stenosis in patients using aldosterone antagonists?
Which condition may be precipitated by bilateral renal artery stenosis in patients using aldosterone antagonists?
What can hyperkalemia in patients using Na+ channel inhibitors be attributed to?
What can hyperkalemia in patients using Na+ channel inhibitors be attributed to?
Which population is at an increased risk of angioedema when using ACE inhibitors?
Which population is at an increased risk of angioedema when using ACE inhibitors?
What is the recommended monitoring parameter for patients initiating ACE inhibitor therapy?
What is the recommended monitoring parameter for patients initiating ACE inhibitor therapy?
What is the expected response in creatinine levels when initiating an ACE inhibitor?
What is the expected response in creatinine levels when initiating an ACE inhibitor?
