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What is the primary concern for patients who abruptly withdraw from their medication?
What is the primary concern for patients who abruptly withdraw from their medication?
- Hypervolemia
- Rebound hypertension (correct)
- Renal failure
- Cardiac arrhythmia
Which of the following is a potential complication of beta1 blocker therapy?
Which of the following is a potential complication of beta1 blocker therapy?
- Hypervolemia
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Shortness of breath (correct)
What is the recommended target for systolic blood pressure in patients over 60 years of age?
What is the recommended target for systolic blood pressure in patients over 60 years of age?
- Less than 180 mm Hg
- Less than 150 mm Hg (correct)
- Less than 140 mm Hg
- Less than 120 mm Hg
What is the primary consideration when evaluating a patient's response to antihypertensive therapy?
What is the primary consideration when evaluating a patient's response to antihypertensive therapy?
What is the recommended target for diastolic blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease?
What is the recommended target for diastolic blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease?
Which of the following medications is associated with a contraindication of liver dysfunction?
Which of the following medications is associated with a contraindication of liver dysfunction?
What is the primary consideration when using vasodilators as antihypertensive therapy?
What is the primary consideration when using vasodilators as antihypertensive therapy?
What is the recommended approach when discontinuing antihypertensive therapy?
What is the recommended approach when discontinuing antihypertensive therapy?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for patients taking alpha-adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is a recommended strategy for patients taking alpha-adrenergic agonists?
What is the importance of monitoring patients for evidence of controlled blood pressure?
What is the importance of monitoring patients for evidence of controlled blood pressure?
