Hypertension and Cardiac Complications
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What is a significant complication associated with untreated essential hypertension?

  • Improved renal function
  • Development of respiratory failure
  • Decreased heart rate variability
  • Increased risk of stroke (correct)
  • Which of the following best describes the pathophysiology of unstable angina?

  • Transient myocardial ischemia without permanent damage (correct)
  • Reversible myocardial injury due to autonomic imbalance
  • Heart failure resulting in reduced cardiac output
  • Myocardial ischemia due to persistent coronary artery obstruction
  • What should be monitored when prescribing diuretics for hypertension?

  • Complete blood count
  • Serum glucose levels
  • Liver function tests
  • Electrolyte imbalances (correct)
  • What defines a hypertensive emergency?

    <p>Severely elevated blood pressure with signs of end-organ damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of antihypertensive medications should not be used concomitantly due to risk of renal complications?

    <p>ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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