12 Questions
What is the clinic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
160/100 mmHg
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure in a clinic setting but normal blood pressure outside this setting?
White coat hypertension
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Dry cough
Apart from hypertension, which condition is ACE inhibitors also commonly used for?
Chronic kidney disease
What is the main alternative class of drugs to ACE inhibitors for treating hypertension?
Angiotensin II AT1 Receptor Antagonists
Which type of calcium channel blockers are first-line drugs for African Caribbean patients and those over 55 years of age?
Dihydropyridines
What is a common adverse effect associated with dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Ankle swelling
Which diuretic type blocks sodium-potassium-chloride pump in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Loop diuretics
What is a potential adverse effect of thiazide-like diuretics?
Gout
Which type of diuretics is useful for conditions like pulmonary edema, congestive cardiac failure, and ascites?
Loop diuretics
Which category of drugs can cause reversible AKI and first-dose hypotension as contraindications?
Calcium channel blockers
Explore different cardiovascular conditions like hypertension, postural hypotension, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, anticoagulation, and ischaemic heart disease. Learn about the various stages of hypertension including Stage 1 hypertension, Stage 2 hypertension, and Severe hypertension.
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