Medical Pharmacology Practice Questions: Antihypertensive Drugs

The precentage of individuals with hypertension between the ages of 60-69 is about:
1. 25%
2. 50%
3. 70%
4. 90%
Which one of the following diuretics is not used for hypertension management?
1. Hydrochlorothiazide
2. Acetazolamide
3. Furosemide
4. Triamterene
This diuretic-induced side effect is most likely associated with thiazide diuretic?
1. Hypocalcemia
2. Glucose intolerance
3. Crystalline nephropathy
4. Hyperkalemia
Which one(s) of the following drugs are categorized as mineralocorticoid antagonists?
1. Eplerenone
2. Spirolactone
3. Both
4. Neither
Which one(s) of the following represent clinical consequences of excessive diuresis?
1. Generalized weakness
2. Orthostatic hypotension
3. Supine hypotension
4. Tachycardia
5. All of the above side effects may occur
Electrolyte abnormalities associated with diuretic drug-induced excessive diuresis may cause changes in the ECG.
1. True
2. False
A widened QRS interval or peaked T waves may be most likely associated with this diuretic.
1. Acetazolamide
2. Bumetanide
3. Amiloride
4. Chlorothalidone
Which one(s) of the following drug classes are helpful in managing lithium toxicity?
1. Diuretics
2. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
3. Both
4. Neither
Which one of the following drugs might be least likely to worsen digoxin toxicity?
1. Bumetanide
2. Furosemide
3. Triamterene
4. Hydrochlorothiazide
This alpha-1 adrenergic blocker is used exclusively for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia.
1. Doxazosin
2. Tamsulosin
3. Prazosin
4. Terazosin