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What is the mechanism of action for Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?
What is the mechanism of action for Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)?
- Causes cough and angioedema
- Increases levels of bradykinins
- Blocks access to receptors in blood vessels (correct)
- Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme
Which medication is safe for asthma patients and has been proven to decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality?
Which medication is safe for asthma patients and has been proven to decrease the risk of cardiovascular mortality?
- Nifedipine
- Digoxin
- Diltiazem (correct)
- Amlodipine
Which cardiovascular medication is particularly associated with first dose hypotension, especially when used concomitantly with a diuretic?
Which cardiovascular medication is particularly associated with first dose hypotension, especially when used concomitantly with a diuretic?
- Amlodipine (correct)
- Diltiazem
- Digoxin
- Nifedipine
Which medication is known to cause dry, irritating, nonproductive cough due to inhibition of Kinase II?
Which medication is known to cause dry, irritating, nonproductive cough due to inhibition of Kinase II?
Which medication among the listed options is most commonly excreted by the kidney?
Which medication among the listed options is most commonly excreted by the kidney?
Which medication is often associated with adverse effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps or weakness, heartburn, and diarrhea?
Which medication is often associated with adverse effects such as dizziness, muscle cramps or weakness, heartburn, and diarrhea?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of the ACE inhibitor captopril?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of the ACE inhibitor captopril?
Which of the following is the LEAST likely to cause cough as a side effect compared to other ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is the LEAST likely to cause cough as a side effect compared to other ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is associated with the highest risk of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is associated with the highest risk of hyperkalemia?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of rebound hypertension if stopped abruptly?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is typically used for patients with diabetes to prevent diabetic nephropathy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drug classes is typically used for patients with diabetes to prevent diabetic nephropathy?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of angioedema?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is associated with the highest risk of angioedema?
Which calcium channel blocker is associated with postural hypotension and reflex tachycardia?
Which calcium channel blocker is associated with postural hypotension and reflex tachycardia?
Which medication acts fast and is used in the emergency room for hypertensive emergencies?
Which medication acts fast and is used in the emergency room for hypertensive emergencies?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers?
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers?
Which medication is used less frequently now because it has not been proven to prolong life?
Which medication is used less frequently now because it has not been proven to prolong life?
Which class of medications includes verapamil?
Which class of medications includes verapamil?
Which calcium channel blocker affects the heart more than the others mentioned?
Which calcium channel blocker affects the heart more than the others mentioned?
