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Which class of antihypertensive drugs does verapamil belong to?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs does verapamil belong to?
- ACE inhibitors
- Beta blockers
- Thiazides
- Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) (correct)
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors used in hypertension management?
What is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors used in hypertension management?
- Hypoglycemia
- Bradycardia
- Dry cough (correct)
- Hyperkalemia
Which type of drugs are centrally acting drugs in the management of hypertension?
Which type of drugs are centrally acting drugs in the management of hypertension?
- Beta blockers
- Dihydropyridines
- ACE inhibitors
- Alpha-adrenergic antagonists (correct)
Which category of patients should special emphasis be given to in the management of hypertension?
Which category of patients should special emphasis be given to in the management of hypertension?
What is a characteristic feature of dihydropyridines in comparison to verapamil/diltiazem?
What is a characteristic feature of dihydropyridines in comparison to verapamil/diltiazem?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertensive emergencies?
Which class of drugs is commonly used in the treatment of hypertensive emergencies?
In the context of hypertension, how is hypertension commonly defined?
In the context of hypertension, how is hypertension commonly defined?
Which statement is true about hypertension according to the WHO guide?
Which statement is true about hypertension according to the WHO guide?
According to JNC VII classification, what is the criterion for normal diastolic blood pressure?
According to JNC VII classification, what is the criterion for normal diastolic blood pressure?
What is the criteria for systolic blood pressure to be classified as hypertension?
What is the criteria for systolic blood pressure to be classified as hypertension?
Which vascular bed is NOT at an increased risk of target organ damage in patients with hypertension?
Which vascular bed is NOT at an increased risk of target organ damage in patients with hypertension?
What characterizes persistent hypertension according to the definition provided?
What characterizes persistent hypertension according to the definition provided?
According to the information provided, which patient does not meet the criteria for hypertension?
According to the information provided, which patient does not meet the criteria for hypertension?
What is the purpose of a generic name for a drug?
What is the purpose of a generic name for a drug?
How are International Non-proprietary Names (rINNs) standardized?
How are International Non-proprietary Names (rINNs) standardized?
What distinguishes a brand name from a generic name for a drug?
What distinguishes a brand name from a generic name for a drug?
Why is it important to use the generic name when prescribing a drug?
Why is it important to use the generic name when prescribing a drug?
How do brand names of drugs vary?
How do brand names of drugs vary?
What purpose does the International Non-proprietary Name (rINN) serve in pharmacological literature?
What purpose does the International Non-proprietary Name (rINN) serve in pharmacological literature?
How do generic names contribute to better patient care?
How do generic names contribute to better patient care?
In what way do brand names add complexity to drug administration?
In what way do brand names add complexity to drug administration?
Why might it be challenging for healthcare professionals to prescribe drugs using only brand names?
Why might it be challenging for healthcare professionals to prescribe drugs using only brand names?
What benefit does standardizing generic names provide in the pharmaceutical field?
What benefit does standardizing generic names provide in the pharmaceutical field?
