Pharmacological Manipulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function

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Which of the following drug classes is considered a first-line choice for the treatment of hypertension according to the NICE ACD rule?

Thiazide Diuretics (correct)

Antidepressants

Anticoagulants

Antihistamines

What is a significant characteristic of hypertension described in the text?

Highly symptomatic at a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) below 95 mmHg

Direct mechanism associated with cancer development

It is commonly known as the 'silent killer' (correct)

Closely linked to vitamin deficiencies

Which of the following drug classes is not commonly used in the treatment of heart failure?

Antibiotics (correct)

ACE Inhibitors

Digitalis

Aldosterone Antagonist

What is the main reason for heart failure according to the text?

Inability of the heart to pump blood effectively Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed drug classes, which one directly influences smooth muscle contraction mechanisms?

Ca2+ Channel Blockers Signup and view all the answers

How does hypertension compare to cancer in terms of mortality according to the text?

Hypertension kills twice as many people as cancer Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of hypertension cases fall under 'Primary Hypertension'?

90% Signup and view all the answers

Which endocrine disease is NOT listed as a cause of 'Secondary Hypertension'?

Addison's disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk associated with increasing Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) by 10 mmHg?

It doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke. Signup and view all the answers

What was the average follow-up period for patients in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' intervention trial?

3.8 years Signup and view all the answers

Which factor was shown to have the lowest incidence of major cardiovascular events in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' trial?

Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) < 83 mmHg Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with a tumor of the adrenal medulla?

Phaeochromocytoma Signup and view all the answers

Pharmacological Manipulation of Cardiac and Vascular Function

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Which of the following drug classes is considered a first-line choice for the treatment of hypertension according to the NICE ACD rule?

What is a significant characteristic of hypertension described in the text?

Which of the following drug classes is not commonly used in the treatment of heart failure?

What is the main reason for heart failure according to the text?

Among the listed drug classes, which one directly influences smooth muscle contraction mechanisms?

How does hypertension compare to cancer in terms of mortality according to the text?

What percentage of hypertension cases fall under 'Primary Hypertension'?

Which endocrine disease is NOT listed as a cause of 'Secondary Hypertension'?

What is the risk associated with increasing Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) by 10 mmHg?

What was the average follow-up period for patients in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' intervention trial?

Which factor was shown to have the lowest incidence of major cardiovascular events in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' trial?

Which disease is associated with a tumor of the adrenal medulla?

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