Diuretics and Beta Blockers Drug Therapy Quiz

Which of the following represents a relatively new class of drugs used in treating hypertension?

A 65-year-old man with stage I hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease, who is intolerant to lisinopril, would be most appropriately treated initially with which of the following agents?

A 45-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension is started on monotherapy designed to reduce peripheral resistance and prevent NaCl and water retention. He has developed a persistent cough. Which of the following drugs would provide the same benefits without causing a cough?

Which of the following antihypertensive drugs may cause a precipitous fall in blood pressure and fainting on initial administration?

Which of the following antihypertensive drugs can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?

Which of the following is the mechanism of action of vasodilators used in the treatment of hypertension?

Which class of antihypertensive drugs is typically used as a second-line agent in patients refractory to initial therapy with diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mechanism of action of vasodilators used in hypertension treatment?

In the treatment of hypertension, which of the following classes of drugs is typically used as a first-line agent to reduce sodium and water retention?

A patient with hypertension is started on a medication that relaxes peripheral vascular smooth muscle. Which of the following is a characteristic of this class of antihypertensive drugs?