5 Questions
Which class of antihypertensive agents is considered a preferred first-line option for most patients?
ACE inhibitors
In which patients should beta-blocker therapy be reserved, according to the text?
Patients with compelling indications
Which medication may cause hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease?
Benazepril (Lotensin)
Which antihypertensive drug class is considered an alternative option for select patients after implementing first-line agents?
Other antihypertensive drug classes
In which patients should beta-blocker therapy be used in combination with first-line antihypertensive agents?
Patients with compelling indications
Test your knowledge of first-line antihypertensive agents with this quiz based on information from "Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 11e." See how well you understand the use of ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs, and thiazides in the pharmacotherapy of hypertension.
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