20 Questions
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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