Deck 20: Antihypertensive Drugs

Question 1

The recommended pharmacologic class (when used alone) for uncomplicated essential hypertension is:

A) Renin receptor blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Loop diuretics
D) Beta-1 receptor blockers
E) Thiazide diuretics

Answer 1

Thiazide diuretics

Question 2

The reason to use an angiotensin receptor blocker and hydrochlorothiazide together would most likely be:

A) Intensify the effects of the angiotensin receptor blocker
B) The two together will maintain a normal potassium level
C) The HCT is potentiated by the angiotensin receptor blocker
D) Use the stepped care approach to HTN treatment
E) The HCT will have the effect of blocking the dry cough induced by the angiotensin receptor blocker

Answer 2

The two together will maintain a normal potassium level

Question 3

Alpha-1 receptor antagonist therapy can result in an increase in cardiac oxygen consumption due to increased sympathetic discharge from baroreceptors. This can be alleviated by the use of which class of drug?

A) Thiazide diuretic
B) ACE inhibitor
C) Beta-1 receptor blocker
D) Centrally acting sympatholytic
E) Calcium channel blocker

Answer 3

Beta-1 receptor blocker

Question 4

The class of antihypertensive that decreases total peripheral resistance, dilates coronary arteries, and slows cardiac conduction velocity is:

A) ACE inhibitors
B) Direct vasodilators
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Beta adrenergic blockers
E) Loop diuretics

Question 5

Which of the following would you not expect to see as an adverse effect of thiazide diuretics?

A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) An increase in low-density lipoproteins
D) A long-term reduction in cardiac output
E) A long-term reduction in total peripheral resistance