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What is the mechanism of action of Sodium Nitroprusside?
What is the mechanism of action of Sodium Nitroprusside?
- Activates dopamine D1 receptors
- Opens K+ channels in smooth muscle
- Blocks insulin release
- Increases cGMP to relax smooth muscle (correct)
What is a common side effect of Minoxidil?
What is a common side effect of Minoxidil?
- Hyperglycemia
- Hirsutism (correct)
- Anorexia
- Reflex tachycardia
What is the initial step in managing Heart Failure?
What is the initial step in managing Heart Failure?
- Prescribe diuretics
- Restrict dietary sodium
- Reduce workload of the heart (correct)
- Restrict water intake
What is the effect of Diazoxide on blood pressure?
What is the effect of Diazoxide on blood pressure?
What is the mechanism of action of Fenoldopam?
What is the mechanism of action of Fenoldopam?
Which of the following vasodilators is used for long-term treatment of hypertension?
Which of the following vasodilators is used for long-term treatment of hypertension?
What is the main mechanism of action of methyldopa in reducing blood pressure?
What is the main mechanism of action of methyldopa in reducing blood pressure?
What is a common side effect of clonidine that is less pronounced with the transdermal patch?
What is a common side effect of clonidine that is less pronounced with the transdermal patch?
What is the consequence of missing one or two doses of clonidine?
What is the consequence of missing one or two doses of clonidine?
Which of the following drugs share the same mechanism of action as clonidine but offer no advantages?
Which of the following drugs share the same mechanism of action as clonidine but offer no advantages?
What is the primary effect of ganglion blockers on the nervous system?
What is the primary effect of ganglion blockers on the nervous system?
Why have ganglion blockers largely been abandoned in clinical practice?
Why have ganglion blockers largely been abandoned in clinical practice?
What is the effect of Propranolol on renin production?
What is the effect of Propranolol on renin production?
What is the benefit of using Propranolol with direct vasodilators in severe hypertension?
What is the benefit of using Propranolol with direct vasodilators in severe hypertension?
What is the mechanism of action of Prazosin?
What is the mechanism of action of Prazosin?
What is a potential side effect of Prazosin?
What is a potential side effect of Prazosin?
What is the effect of Propranolol on heart rate?
What is the effect of Propranolol on heart rate?
What is the therapeutic use of Propranolol in hypertension?
What is the therapeutic use of Propranolol in hypertension?
