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Which of the following is a preferred first-line antihypertensive agent for most patients?
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?
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?
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?
Which antihypertensive drug class is considered an alternative drug class that may be used in select patients after implementing first-line agents?
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?
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?