antihy Flashcards
17.1 A 45-year-old man was just started on therapy for hypertension and developed a persistent, dry cough. Which is most likely responsible for this side effect?
A. Enalapril.
17.2 Which may cause reflex tachycardia and/or postural hypotension on initial administration?
D. Prazosin.
17.3 Which can precipitate a hypertensive crisis following abrupt cessation of therapy?
A. Clonidine.
17.4 A 48-year-old hypertensive patient has been successfully treated with a thiazide diuretic for the last 5 years. Over the last 3 months, his diastolic pressure has steadily increased, and he was started on an additional antihypertensive agent. He complains of several instances of being unable to achieve an erection and not being able to complete three sets of tennis as he once did. Which is the likely second antihypertensive medication?
C. Metoprolol.
17.5 A 40-year-old male has recently been diagnosed with hypertension due to pressure readings of 163/102 and 165/100 mm Hg. He also has diabetes that is well controlled with oral hypoglycemic medications. Which is the best initial treatment regimen for treatment of hypertension in this patient?
D. Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide.
17.6 A 60-year-old white female has not reached her blood pressure goal after 1 month of treatment with a low dose of lisinopril. All of the following would be appropriate next steps in the treatment of her hypertension except:
D. Add on an ARB medication.
17.7 A patient returns to her health care provider for routine monitoring 3 months after her hypertension regimen was modified. Labs reveal elevated serum potassium. Which is likely responsible for this hyperkalemia?
D. Losartan.
17.8 A 58-year-old female reports that she recently stopped taking her blood pressure medications because of swelling in her feet that began shortly after she started treatment. Which is most likely to cause peripheral edema?
C. Felodipine.
17.9 Which is an appropriate choice for hypertension treatment during pregnancy?
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C. Hydralazine
17.10 DD is a 50-year-old male with newly diagnosed hypertension. His comorbidities include diabetes and chronic hepatitis C infection with moderate liver impairment. He requires two drugs for initial treatment of his hypertension. Which should be prescribed in combination with a thiazide diuretic?
A. Lisinopril.
