Hypertension Overview and Classification Quiz
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Which of the following is a class of antihypertensive drugs?

  • Cholinergics
  • Antihistamines
  • Vasodilators
  • Sympatholytics (correct)

    • Which mechanism do β-blockers primarily act on to reduce blood pressure?

  • Block β1 in the heart to decrease cardiac output (correct)
  • Increase central sympathetic flow to regulate blood pressure
  • Block α1 receptors in the kidneys to reduce renin secretion
  • Activate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) to decrease peripheral resistance

    • Which medication class is considered first-line treatment for hypertensive patients with concomitant diseases such as previous myocardial infarction (MI)?

  • Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)
  • Diuretics
  • β-adrenoceptor blockers (correct)
  • Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs)

    • How do diuretics primarily reduce blood pressure?

    <p>By promoting excretion of sodium and water from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system do angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) primarily target?

    <p>Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following mechanisms do β-blockers primarily use to reduce blood pressure?

    <p>Decreasing central sympathetic flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a class of antihypertensive drugs?

    <p>Cholinesterase inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which control mechanisms overlap in the regulation of CO and peripheral resistance?

    <p>Baroreflexes and renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class is considered first-line treatment for hypertensive patients with concomitant diseases such as previous myocardial infarction (MI)?

    <p>β-adrenoceptor blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system do angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) primarily target?

    <p>The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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