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Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of ACE inhibitors like captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of ACE inhibitors like captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril?
- Hyperglycemia
- Angioedema (correct)
- Drowsiness
- Constipation
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren?
Which of the following is the primary mechanism of action of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren?
- Directly stimulating the release of renin from the kidneys
- Blocking the action of angiotensin II at the AT1 receptor
- Inhibiting the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I (correct)
- Increasing the production of aldosterone
Which of the following is a key difference between the aldosterone antagonist eplerenone and the diuretic spironolactone?
Which of the following is a key difference between the aldosterone antagonist eplerenone and the diuretic spironolactone?
- Eplerenone has a longer half-life
- Eplerenone is associated with a higher risk of hyperkalemia
- Eplerenone is less selective for the aldosterone receptor
- Eplerenone has fewer side effects than spironolactone (correct)
Which of the following conditions is losartan specifically indicated for, in addition to hypertension?
Which of the following conditions is losartan specifically indicated for, in addition to hypertension?
What is the primary difference between the angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) like losartan, olmesartan, and valsartan?
What is the primary difference between the angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) like losartan, olmesartan, and valsartan?
Which of the following is a common drug interaction associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a common drug interaction associated with the use of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker (CCB)?
Which of the following is a calcium channel blocker (CCB)?
What is the primary therapeutic use of verapamil?
What is the primary therapeutic use of verapamil?
Which of the following drugs is NOT a calcium channel blocker?
Which of the following drugs is NOT a calcium channel blocker?
What is a potential adverse effect of nifedipine?
What is a potential adverse effect of nifedipine?
Which drug is used in hypertensive emergencies due to its fast-acting nature?
Which drug is used in hypertensive emergencies due to its fast-acting nature?
Which of the following statements about digoxin is correct?
Which of the following statements about digoxin is correct?
Which of the following is a specific adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine?
Which of the following is a specific adverse effect associated with the use of quinidine?
What is the relationship between the effective dose and toxic dose of quinidine?
What is the relationship between the effective dose and toxic dose of quinidine?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of organic nitrates?
Which of the following statements is true about the use of organic nitrates?
What is the primary mechanism by which organic nitrates are used to treat angina pectoris?
What is the primary mechanism by which organic nitrates are used to treat angina pectoris?
Which of the following is a specific drug interaction associated with organic nitrates?
Which of the following is a specific drug interaction associated with organic nitrates?
What is a key factor that can affect the stability and potency of organic nitrates?
What is a key factor that can affect the stability and potency of organic nitrates?
