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What is the clinic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
What is the clinic blood pressure range for Stage 2 hypertension?
- 135/85 mmHg
- 180/110 mmHg
- 140/90 mmHg
- 160/100 mmHg (correct)
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure in a clinic setting but normal blood pressure outside this setting?
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure in a clinic setting but normal blood pressure outside this setting?
- Heart failure
- White coat hypertension (correct)
- Ischaemic heart disease
- Cardiac arrhythmia
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
What is the primary mechanism of action of ACE inhibitors?
- Increase sympathetic activity
- Inhibit angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) (correct)
- Inhibit angiotensin II AT1 receptors
- Block beta receptors
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?
Apart from hypertension, which condition is ACE inhibitors also commonly used for?
Apart from hypertension, which condition is ACE inhibitors also commonly used for?
What is the main alternative class of drugs to ACE inhibitors for treating hypertension?
What is the main alternative class of drugs to ACE inhibitors for treating hypertension?
Which type of calcium channel blockers are first-line drugs for African Caribbean patients and those over 55 years of age?
Which type of calcium channel blockers are first-line drugs for African Caribbean patients and those over 55 years of age?
What is a common adverse effect associated with dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
What is a common adverse effect associated with dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers?
Which diuretic type blocks sodium-potassium-chloride pump in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
Which diuretic type blocks sodium-potassium-chloride pump in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?
What is a potential adverse effect of thiazide-like diuretics?
What is a potential adverse effect of thiazide-like diuretics?
Which type of diuretics is useful for conditions like pulmonary edema, congestive cardiac failure, and ascites?
Which type of diuretics is useful for conditions like pulmonary edema, congestive cardiac failure, and ascites?
Which category of drugs can cause reversible AKI and first-dose hypotension as contraindications?
Which category of drugs can cause reversible AKI and first-dose hypotension as contraindications?
