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Which of the following drugs is recommended for hypertension treatment using nephron drugs?

A high-dose thiazide

C drinking more water

D low-dose loop

B low-dose thiazide (correct)

Which of the following drugs would be relatively contraindicated in heart failure patients?

B chloroquine (correct)

A diltiazem

D nifedipine

C amlodipine

Which of the following is NOT caused by thiazides?

D increased uric acid in the blood

C blocking the Na+/Cl- symporter (correct)

A excretion of Ca2+

B excretion of Na+

Which laboratory parameter should be monitored regularly in patients receiving aldosterone antagonists as part of their heart failure therapy?

Potassium levels Signup and view all the answers

In patients with heart failure, what is the primary goal of treatment with beta-blockers?

Decrease heart rate Signup and view all the answers

Which class of antihypertensive medications is commonly considered as a first-line treatment for hypertension in most patients due to its proven efficacy and tolerability?

ACE inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is commonly used to treat hypertension by blocking the action of angiotensin II?

Candesartan Signup and view all the answers

A patient with hypertension is prescribed an ACE inhibitor. What potential side effect should be monitored, especially in the initial weeks of therapy?

Hyperkalemia Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is typically used as first-line therapy for the acute treatment of angina pectoris to relieve chest pain?

Nitroglycerin Signup and view all the answers

A patient with a recent myocardial infarction is prescribed a medication to reduce the risk of further cardiovascular events. Which drug is recommended for secondary prevention in this scenario?

Enoxaparin Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medications is commonly used as a first-line therapy for the management of stable angina and can be taken prophylactically to prevent angina episodes?

Beta blockers Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is suitable for treating hypertension?

Lercanidipine Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is NOT indicated for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease?

Amiloride Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class is NOT used first-line for blood pressure due to risk of stroke AND diabetes?

AT2 antagonists Signup and view all the answers

What is the INR target range for a patient taking warfarin for non-valvular atrial fibrillation?

2.5-3.5 Signup and view all the answers

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