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What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people aged 60 and over?
What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people aged 60 and over?
- 140/90
- 150/90 (correct)
- 160/100
- 130/80
Which type of medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?
Which type of medication stimulates alpha2-adrenergic receptors to reduce renin activity in the kidneys?
- Clonidine (correct)
- Doxazosin
- Terazosin
- Prazosin
What adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors?
What adverse effect is associated with ACE inhibitors?
- Hypokalemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Dry cough (correct)
- Tachycardia
What is the purpose of Labetalol and Carvedilol in hypertensive crisis?
What is the purpose of Labetalol and Carvedilol in hypertensive crisis?
What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive medication for patients without kidney disease or heart failure?
What is the recommended first-line antihypertensive medication for patients without kidney disease or heart failure?
What side effect should patients be educated about when taking ACE inhibitors and diuretics?
What side effect should patients be educated about when taking ACE inhibitors and diuretics?
What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension who are diabetic?
What is the purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension who are diabetic?
What is hyperkalemia?
What is hyperkalemia?
What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people younger than 60?
What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people younger than 60?
What is the key compound that ACE inhibitors end with?
What is the key compound that ACE inhibitors end with?
Why should patients taking ACE inhibitors be monitored for potassium levels?
Why should patients taking ACE inhibitors be monitored for potassium levels?
Which medication blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors to decrease blood pressure?
Which medication blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors to decrease blood pressure?
What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension?
What is the primary purpose of ACE inhibitors in patients with hypertension?
What type of diet is recommended for a heart-healthy approach to managing hypertension?
What type of diet is recommended for a heart-healthy approach to managing hypertension?
What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people with diabetes or kidney disease?
What is the blood pressure threshold for hypertension in people with diabetes or kidney disease?
Which medications are used for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)?
Which medications are used for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)?
What is the primary function of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?
What is the primary function of ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?
What is the primary purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?
What is the primary purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?
What class of medications end with the suffix 'SARTAN' as mentioned in the text?
What class of medications end with the suffix 'SARTAN' as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary risk associated with hypertension?
What is the primary risk associated with hypertension?
What is the purpose of Vasodilators in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the purpose of Vasodilators in the treatment of hypertension?
What is the primary function of ARBS (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?
What is the primary function of ARBS (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) in hypertension treatment?
What is hyperkalemia?
What is hyperkalemia?
What is the purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?
What is the purpose of educating patients to stand up slowly when taking hypertension medications?
Drug therapy for HTN is common, so treatment is the same to most all patients.
Drug therapy for HTN is common, so treatment is the same to most all patients.
ARBS no not cause a dry cough.
ARBS no not cause a dry cough.
Calcium Channel Blockers block the binding of calcium to their receptors.
Calcium Channel Blockers block the binding of calcium to their receptors.
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