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Which of the following agents represents a relatively new class of drugs used in treating hypertension?
Which of the following agents represents a relatively new class of drugs used in treating hypertension?
- MOEXIPRIL
- IRBESARTAN (correct)
- CARVEDILOL
- TANDOLAPRIL
A 65 year old man presents with stage I hypertension. He has diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease and is intolerant to lisinopril. Which of the following agents would be the appropriate selection for initial treatment in this patient?
A 65 year old man presents with stage I hypertension. He has diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease and is intolerant to lisinopril. Which of the following agents would be the appropriate selection for initial treatment in this patient?
- PROPRANLOL
- NITROPRUSSIDE
- CHLORTHIAZIDE
- CANDESARTAN (correct)
- CLONIDINE
A 45 year old man has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and started on monotherapy designed to reduce peripheral resistance and prevent NaCl and water retention. He has developed a persistent cough. Which of the following drugs would have the same benefits but would not cause cough?
A 45 year old man has recently been diagnosed with hypertension and started on monotherapy designed to reduce peripheral resistance and prevent NaCl and water retention. He has developed a persistent cough. Which of the following drugs would have the same benefits but would not cause cough?
- PRAZOSIN
- PROPRANOLOL
- NIFEDIPINE
- LOSARTAN (correct)
Which of the following drugs may cause a precipitous fall in blood pressure and fainting on initial administration?
Which of the following drugs may cause a precipitous fall in blood pressure and fainting on initial administration?
Which of the following drugs can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?
Which of the following drugs can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?
Which of the following medications represents a vasodilator that should not be used alone in the treatment of hypertension?
Which of the following medications represents a vasodilator that should not be used alone in the treatment of hypertension?
Which of the following drugs is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that is effective in the acute management of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter of recent onset?
Which of the following drugs is a class III antiarrhythmic agent that is effective in the acute management of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter of recent onset?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
What is the primary cause of most cases of hypertension?
What is the primary cause of most cases of hypertension?
Which system is responsible for long-term blood pressure regulation?
Which system is responsible for long-term blood pressure regulation?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is NOT associated with causing hypotension as a side effect?
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is NOT associated with causing hypotension as a side effect?
What is the main aim of hypertension treatment?
What is the main aim of hypertension treatment?
Which class of drugs is commonly associated with a particular group of agents indicated as a first-line therapy in heart failure patients?
Which class of drugs is commonly associated with a particular group of agents indicated as a first-line therapy in heart failure patients?
In the context of heart failure, which medication is known to be effective in short-term therapy and functions by deactivating renin-angiotensin-aldosterone compensation?
In the context of heart failure, which medication is known to be effective in short-term therapy and functions by deactivating renin-angiotensin-aldosterone compensation?
In a hypertensive patient with stage C heart failure, which medication is most likely to be discontinued?
In a hypertensive patient with stage C heart failure, which medication is most likely to be discontinued?
Which of the following drugs can exacerbate heart failure when used together with NSAIDs and antiarrhythmics?
Which of the following drugs can exacerbate heart failure when used together with NSAIDs and antiarrhythmics?
What is the main function of inotropic agents in heart failure therapy?
What is the main function of inotropic agents in heart failure therapy?
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly associated with reducing jugular venous pressures and peripheral edema in heart failure?
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly associated with reducing jugular venous pressures and peripheral edema in heart failure?
