First-Line Antihypertensive Agents Quiz
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Which of the following is a preferred first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?

  • Calcium channel blocker
  • Diuretic
  • ACE inhibitor (correct)
  • Alpha blocker

In patients without a compelling indication, β-Blocker therapy should be used in combination with which of the following first-line antihypertensive agents?

  • Alpha blocker
  • Diuretic
  • ACE inhibitor (correct)
  • Calcium channel blocker

Which medication may cause hyperkalemia in patients with chronic kidney disease or in those receiving a potassium-sparing diuretic?

  • Captopril (Capoten)
  • Atenolol
  • Losartan
  • Benazepril (Lotensin) (correct)

Which antihypertensive drug class is considered an alternative drug class that may be used in select patients after implementing first-line agents?

<p>Alpha blocker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antihypertensive drug class should be reserved to treat a specific compelling indication or used in combination with first-line antihypertensive agents for patients without a compelling indication?

<p>β-Blocker (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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