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What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in lowering blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism of action of diuretics in lowering blood pressure?
- Inhibiting angiotensin II receptor binding
- Inhibiting the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system
- Reducing blood volume through urinary excretion of water and electrolytes (correct)
- Blocking calcium ion channels
Which class of diuretics works in the distal tubule of the nephron?
Which class of diuretics works in the distal tubule of the nephron?
- Loop diuretics
- Thiazide diuretics (correct)
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
What is the prototype drug for potassium-sparing diuretics?
What is the prototype drug for potassium-sparing diuretics?
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Spironolactone (correct)
- Furosemide
- Enalapril
Which class of drugs inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, thereby reducing blood pressure?
Which class of drugs inhibits the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, thereby reducing blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in lowering blood pressure?
What is the primary mechanism of action of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) in lowering blood pressure?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts by blocking calcium ion channels in vascular smooth muscle cells?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs acts by blocking calcium ion channels in vascular smooth muscle cells?
What is the prototype drug for calcium channel blockers that acts primarily on arterioles?
What is the prototype drug for calcium channel blockers that acts primarily on arterioles?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs is typically prescribed for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?
Which class of antihypertensive drugs is typically prescribed for patients who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
Which adverse effect is commonly associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
Which nursing consideration is important when administering loop diuretics like furosemide?
Which nursing consideration is important when administering loop diuretics like furosemide?
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