HTN

Question 1

when are thiazides preferred

Answer 1

osteoporosis,
oedema, calcium nephrolithiasis with
hypercalciuria

Question 2

when are thiazides avoided (list 2 groups of pts)

Answer 2

increased
risk for DM or gout (hyperuricemia)

Question 3

which types of ccb are not used in heart failure

Answer 3

non dhp ccb, due
to their negative
inotropic effect

Question 4

BB + diuretic increases risk of ?

Answer 4

developing T2DM

Question 5

MOA difference between acei and arb

Answer 5

acei: prevents formation of angiotensin 2, leads to vasodilation
arb: blocks angiotensin 2 receptors, preventing vascular contraction