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16 Cards in this Set
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What class of antihypertensive agents has a greater response in African Americans and the elderly?
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Diuretics
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Which classes of antihypertensive agent have particularly good efficacy in patients who are young or white?
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Beta Blockers & ACE Inhibitors
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Which class of antihypertensive agents does not require routine lab monitoring?
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Beta Blockers
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Which class of antihypertensive agents is only efficacious in African Americans if used in combination with a diuretic?
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ACE inhibitors
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What class of antihypertensive agents may reduce hip fractures by as much as 20% with long term use?
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Diuretics
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Which classes of antihypertensive agents may contribute to depression?
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Beta Blockers & Alpha-1 Antagonists
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What class of antihypertensive agent is noted for its efficacy in the treatment of isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly?
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Calcium Channel Blockers
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Which class of antihypertensive agents has a positive effect on lipids?
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Alpha-1 Antagonists
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Which class of antihypertensive agents loses its effectiveness as kidney function decreases (essentially becoming ineffective below a GFR of 30 mL/min)?
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Thiazide Diuretics
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Which classes of antihypertensive agents have a renal protective effect in patients having diabetes mellitus?
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ACE Inhibitors & ARBs
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Which class of antihypertensive agents alleviates symptoms of BPH?
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Alpha-1 Antagonists
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Which class of antihypertensive agents is associated with decreased exercise capacity?
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Beta Blockers
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Which class of antihypertensive agents is associated with a notable increase in the risk of orthostatic hypotension, especially in the elderly?
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Diuretics
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Which class of antihypertensive agents may cause sexual dysfunction?
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Beta Blockers
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Which classes of antihypertensive agents may cause reflex sympathetic activation?
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DHP CCBs & Direct Vasodilators
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Which classes of antihypertensive medications are contraindicated for uses during pregnancy?
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ACE-Is, ARBs, & Renin Inhibitors
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