Which of the following drugs would be likely to be used in an elderly patient with hypertension? The patient doesn't remember the name of the pill, and only remembers that it is a pretty little pink, oval pill, and she is certain it is not one of those "water pills." Which of the following is most likely her medication?

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Of the drugs listed, only Diovan HCT (Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) is an anti-hypertensive and comes as a small pink oval pill. Amoxil (Amoxicillin) is an antibiotic, and the 500mg dose is a large pink tablet. Augmentin (200 mg) is a round pink pill and is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate K. Alprazolam/Xanax is an anxiolytic, and the 0.5 mg pill is oval, but not pink.

Which of the Following Drugs Would Be Likely to Be