18 Questions
Which of the following agents represents a relatively new class of drugs used in treating hypertension?
IRBESARTAN
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?
CANDESARTAN
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?
LOSARTAN
Which of the following drugs may cause a precipitous fall in blood pressure and fainting on initial administration?
PRAZOSIN
Which of the following drugs can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?
CLONIDINE
Which of the following medications represents a vasodilator that should not be used alone in the treatment of hypertension?
HYDRALAZINE
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?
Dofetilide
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for hypertension?
Low dietary sodium intake
What is the primary cause of most cases of hypertension?
No specific cause can be identified
Which system is responsible for long-term blood pressure regulation?
Renin angiotensin aldosterone system
Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is NOT associated with causing hypotension as a side effect?
Quinidine
What is the main aim of hypertension treatment?
Reduce organ damage
Which class of drugs is commonly associated with a particular group of agents indicated as a first-line therapy in heart failure patients?
Vasodilators
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?
Digitalis Glycosides
In a hypertensive patient with stage C heart failure, which medication is most likely to be discontinued?
Nifedipine
Which of the following drugs can exacerbate heart failure when used together with NSAIDs and antiarrhythmics?
Carvedilol
What is the main function of inotropic agents in heart failure therapy?
Increases cardiac output
Which of the following medications is NOT commonly associated with reducing jugular venous pressures and peripheral edema in heart failure?
CCB
Test your knowledge on medications used to treat hypertension, including vasodilators, second line agents, and new classes of drugs. Learn about medications like hydralazine, minoxidil, nitroprusside, and diazoxide.
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