Hypertension Medications and Interactions Quiz

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Which medication is a renin inhibitor used for the treatment of hypertension?

Aliskiren

Which medication is a first-generation beta blocker that blocks both beta 1 and beta 2 receptors?

Propranolol

Which medication is an alpha 1 antagonist used for the treatment of hypertension and off-label for BPH and PTSD nightmares?

Doxazosin

Which medication is a centrally acting alpha 2 agonist used for the treatment of hypertension and off-label for pain, opioid withdrawal, and ADHD?

Clonidine

Which beta blocker is considered safer for asthmatics, diabetics, and individuals with peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?

Metoprolol

Which medication is contraindicated in acute renal failure and end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

Aliskiren

Which class of medication is known for the potential side effect of rebound hypertension?

Centrally acting alpha 2 agonists

Which beta blocker has two types, tartrate, and succinate, indicated for different conditions?

Metoprolol

Which medication is indicated as the first-line treatment for hypertension during pregnancy?

Labetalol

Which medication is a non-dihydropyridine and is indicated for arrhythmias?

Diltiazem

Which medication is considered first line for hypertension unless there is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?

Thiazide diuretics

What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?

Blocks conversion of angiotensin I to II

Which medication is preferred over ACE inhibitors in heart failure (HF)?

ARBs

What is the main side effect associated with ACE inhibitors?

Cough

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of ACE inhibitors?

Pregnancy

Which population should avoid the concurrent use of spironolactone or lithium with ACE inhibitors?

Patients with renal impairment

What is the main mechanism of action of ARBs?

Competitively inhibits angiotensin II

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of ARBs?

Pregnancy

Which side effect is commonly associated with calcium channel blockers (CCB)?

Edema

Which type of diuretic is recommended as first-line treatment for hypertension?

Thiazide diuretics

Test your knowledge of first and second line medications for hypertension with this quiz. Explore the interactions between digoxin, NSAIDs, and ACE inhibitors, and understand the role of SNS, baroreceptors, and RAAS in hypertension management.

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