Top 76-150 Antihypertensives Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: diuretic only
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ class
Question 2: Dyazide, Maxzide
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ brand name
Question 3: capsules: 37.5/25mg tablets: 37.5/25mg, 75/50mg
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ dosage forms
Question 4: edema associated with CHF, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome corticosteroid and
estrogen induced edema HTN
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - indications
Question 5: T - inhibits reabsorption of sodium in exchange for potassium at distal renal tubule H -
inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at distal renal tubule
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - MOA
Question 6: contraindicated in anuria, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs,
and other potassium sparking diuretics caution in renal stones, impaired hepatic function, diabetes,
and electrolyte imbalance
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ contraindications
Question 7: dry mouth muscle cramps nausea vomiting weakness dizziness orthostatic HTN GI distress
hyperglycemia photosensitivity impotence rash transient blurred vision
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - ADE
Question 8: timing is important - give in early morning may take with food or milk if GI upset avoid
prolonged sunlight exposure if dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to schedule
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ counseling
Question 9: Lotensin
Answer: benazepril HCl - brand name
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, Question 10: tablets: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Answer: benazepril HCl - dosage forms
Question 11: HTN only
Answer: benazepril HCl losartan with HCTZ lisinopril with HCTZ - class
Question 12: suppresses RAAS by competitively inhibiting ACE
Answer: benazepril HCl - MOA
Question 13: contraindicated with aliskiren and during pregnancy caution in nursing, impaired renal
function, collagen vascular disease, aortic stenosis, surgery, or anesthesia rare angioedema and
neutropenia
Answer: benazepril HCl - contraindications
Question 14: cough headache dizziness fatigue nausea angioedema
Answer: benazepril HCl - ADE
Question 15: do not discontinue avoid OTC cough, cold, and allergy medications avoid salt substitutes
with K stay hydrated watch for facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection do not take if pregnant if
dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to schedule
Answer: benazepril HCl - counseling
Question 16: antihypertensive
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - class
Question 17: Hyzaar
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - brand name
Question 18: tablets: 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg
Answer: losartan with HCTZ dosage forms
Question 19: L - blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively
inhibiting the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor H - inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl in
the distal tubule
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - MOA
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: diuretic only
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ class
Question 2: Dyazide, Maxzide
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ brand name
Question 3: capsules: 37.5/25mg tablets: 37.5/25mg, 75/50mg
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ dosage forms
Question 4: edema associated with CHF, hepatic cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome corticosteroid and
estrogen induced edema HTN
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - indications
Question 5: T - inhibits reabsorption of sodium in exchange for potassium at distal renal tubule H -
inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride at distal renal tubule
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - MOA
Question 6: contraindicated in anuria, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity to sulfonamide-derived drugs,
and other potassium sparking diuretics caution in renal stones, impaired hepatic function, diabetes,
and electrolyte imbalance
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ contraindications
Question 7: dry mouth muscle cramps nausea vomiting weakness dizziness orthostatic HTN GI distress
hyperglycemia photosensitivity impotence rash transient blurred vision
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ - ADE
Question 8: timing is important - give in early morning may take with food or milk if GI upset avoid
prolonged sunlight exposure if dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to schedule
Answer: triamterene with HCTZ counseling
Question 9: Lotensin
Answer: benazepril HCl - brand name
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, Question 10: tablets: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg
Answer: benazepril HCl - dosage forms
Question 11: HTN only
Answer: benazepril HCl losartan with HCTZ lisinopril with HCTZ - class
Question 12: suppresses RAAS by competitively inhibiting ACE
Answer: benazepril HCl - MOA
Question 13: contraindicated with aliskiren and during pregnancy caution in nursing, impaired renal
function, collagen vascular disease, aortic stenosis, surgery, or anesthesia rare angioedema and
neutropenia
Answer: benazepril HCl - contraindications
Question 14: cough headache dizziness fatigue nausea angioedema
Answer: benazepril HCl - ADE
Question 15: do not discontinue avoid OTC cough, cold, and allergy medications avoid salt substitutes
with K stay hydrated watch for facial swelling, difficulty breathing, infection do not take if pregnant if
dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to schedule
Answer: benazepril HCl - counseling
Question 16: antihypertensive
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - class
Question 17: Hyzaar
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - brand name
Question 18: tablets: 50/12.5, 100/12.5, 100/25mg
Answer: losartan with HCTZ dosage forms
Question 19: L - blocks vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of angiotensin II by selectively
inhibiting the binding of angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor H - inhibits reabsorption of Na and Cl in
the distal tubule
Answer: losartan with HCTZ - MOA
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