Diuretics and Hypertension Quiz

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What are the side effects of using loop diuretics such as Frusemide for treating hypertension?

The side effects of using loop diuretics for treating hypertension include hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypersensitivity, and hypocalcemia.

What is the mechanism by which beta-blockers decrease blood pressure in the treatment of hypertension?

Beta-blockers decrease blood pressure in the treatment of hypertension by blocking beta 1 in the heart to decrease cardiac output, blocking beta 1 in the CNS to decrease sympathetic outflow, blocking beta 1 in the kidney to decrease renin, and blocking presynaptic beta to decrease the release of noradrenaline.

What are the side effects of using Na nitroprusside for emergency hypertension and heart failure?

The side effects of using Na nitroprusside for emergency hypertension and heart failure include the accumulation of cyanide leading to acidosis and thiocyanate leading to psychosis. It should not be stopped suddenly to avoid rebound hypertension.

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