Renal Flashcards
1
Q
The antihypertensive medication recommended initially for treatment of high BP in patients with renal failure is:
A
ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors reduce the glomerular pressure and proteinuria.
2
Q
Name the pharmacological strategy associated with decreased use of dialysis.
A
Natriuretic peptides. Continuous infusion of NP is associated with decreased use of dialysis and improved dialysis-free survival.
