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Which of the following is considered one drink equivalent?
Which of the following is considered one drink equivalent?
What is recommended as a first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?
What is recommended as a first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?
What is the approximate volume of wine that is equivalent to one drink?
What is the approximate volume of wine that is equivalent to one drink?
What lifestyle modification is appropriate for patients with elevated BP?
What lifestyle modification is appropriate for patients with elevated BP?
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When is combination drug therapy recommended for hypertension treatment?
When is combination drug therapy recommended for hypertension treatment?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?
Which of the following is NOT considered a first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?
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What is a key benefit of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
What is a key benefit of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)?
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What effect does an ACEI have on bradykinin?
What effect does an ACEI have on bradykinin?
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Which vasodilating substance is stimulated by the blockage of ACE by ACEIs?
Which vasodilating substance is stimulated by the blockage of ACE by ACEIs?
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What side effect is associated with increased bradykinin levels due to ACEI therapy?
What side effect is associated with increased bradykinin levels due to ACEI therapy?
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In which condition does ACEI therapy help prevent or regress left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)?
In which condition does ACEI therapy help prevent or regress left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH)?
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Which patient population would benefit from an ACEI regimen combined with a thiazide for recurrent stroke prevention?
Which patient population would benefit from an ACEI regimen combined with a thiazide for recurrent stroke prevention?
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What is a notable difference between ARB therapy and ACEI therapy?
What is a notable difference between ARB therapy and ACEI therapy?
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What can be a consequence of using both an ACEI and an ARB simultaneously?
What can be a consequence of using both an ACEI and an ARB simultaneously?
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Why should the starting dose of ARB be reduced in some patients?
Why should the starting dose of ARB be reduced in some patients?
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Which condition would not be a contraindication for using ARB therapy?
Which condition would not be a contraindication for using ARB therapy?
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Why is the combination of ACEI with ARB not recommended?
Why is the combination of ACEI with ARB not recommended?
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Which effect is NOT associated with ARB therapy?
Which effect is NOT associated with ARB therapy?
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What is responsible for the initial drop in blood pressure seen when diuretics are first started?
What is responsible for the initial drop in blood pressure seen when diuretics are first started?
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Why do diuretics need to be dosed in the morning if given once daily?
Why do diuretics need to be dosed in the morning if given once daily?
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What is responsible for the chronic antihypertensive effects of diuretics?
What is responsible for the chronic antihypertensive effects of diuretics?
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Which side effect is rare with chronic use of thiazides, potassium-sparing diuretics, and aldosterone antagonists?
Which side effect is rare with chronic use of thiazides, potassium-sparing diuretics, and aldosterone antagonists?
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What side effect is more pronounced with loop diuretics compared to thiazides?
What side effect is more pronounced with loop diuretics compared to thiazides?
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Which electrolyte imbalance may cause muscle fatigue or cramps?
Which electrolyte imbalance may cause muscle fatigue or cramps?
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What is a notable side effect of dihydropyridines?
What is a notable side effect of dihydropyridines?
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Which non-dihydropyridine CCB is associated with constipation as a side effect?
Which non-dihydropyridine CCB is associated with constipation as a side effect?
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Why is immediate-release nifedipine not recommended for the treatment of hypertension?
Why is immediate-release nifedipine not recommended for the treatment of hypertension?
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Which side effect is more common with all dihydropyridines compared to non-dihydropyridines?
Which side effect is more common with all dihydropyridines compared to non-dihydropyridines?
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What cardiac conduction abnormalities can be caused by nondihydropyridine CCBs?
What cardiac conduction abnormalities can be caused by nondihydropyridine CCBs?
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Which medications may have increased serum concentrations due to interactions with verapamil and diltiazem?
Which medications may have increased serum concentrations due to interactions with verapamil and diltiazem?
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