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NR565 Week 2: Quiz
Which of the following BEST describes the role of different antihypertensive drug classes?
Answers: A – D
- The choice of class is based specifically on other medical conditions
B. Different classes are used specifically for different age groups
✅ C. Different drug classes offer different mechanisms of action
D. All classes reduce blood pressure via identical mechanisms of action
What is the primary mechanism of action of furosemide (Lasix)?
Answers: A – D
✅ A. Inhibition of sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle
B. Promotion of water reabsorption in the collecting duct
C. Inhibition of the activation of aldosterone receptors in the distal tubule
D. Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
When prescribing medications to manage lipids in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), what is a primary consideration?
Answers: A – D
✅ A. Tailoring therapy to minimize side effects and address individual risk factors
B. Starting with medications that are shown to decrease HDL
C. Moving directly to injectable therapy because they have been shown to be the most effective
D. Prescribing the newest available drug
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