NU641 Antihypertensive Agents Test Questions and Answers All Correct
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NU641 Antihypertensive Agents
NU641 Antihypertensive Agents Test Questions and Answers All Correct
What is not used in hypertensive emergencies and why? - Answer- Carvedilol- because it is an alpha and beta receptor blocker
First-line therapy for hypertension include: - Answer- ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blocke...
NU641 Antihypertensive Agents
Test Questions and Answers All
Correct
What is not used in hypertensive emergencies and why? - Answer- Carvedilol- because
it is an alpha and beta receptor blocker
First-line therapy for hypertension include: - Answer- ACE inhibitors, angiotensin
receptor blockers (ARBs), and calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers are not considered first-line therapy in hypertension because of: -
Answer- increased morbidity and mortality
Calcium channel blockers reduce the amount of intracellular calcium, which reduces: -
Answer- vascular rigidity and lowers blood pressure
The 2014 Hypertension Guideline Management algorithm recommends a calcium
channel blocker for: - Answer- black individuals who have normal renal function
Calcium channel blocking agents are useful in hypertensive patients with: - Answer-
underlying angina or diabetes
Adverse effects of calcium channel blocking agents include: - Answer- first-degree AV
block, dizziness, headache, constipation, and peripheral edema
Dihydropyridine (DHP)-type calcium channel blockers can cause: - Answer- gingival
hyperplasia and peripheral edema
The DHP-type calcium channel blocker amlodipine causes: - Answer- the most
peripheral edema, especially pedal edema; edema of the hands is also possible
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