Author Question: Which conditions or drugs can cause secondary hypertension? (select all that apply) a. Adrenal ... (Read 63 times)

fbq8i · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which conditions or drugs can cause secondary hypertension? (select all that apply)

a. Adrenal gland tumors
b. Estrogen in birth control pills
c. Leukemia
d. Cortisol
e. Kidney infection

Question 2

A 33-year-old female patient is currently taking captopril (Capoten) and metoprolol (Lopressor) to control her blood pressure. She tells you that she plans to become pregnant. What should you teach the patient about the use of this drug during pregnancy?

a. ACE inhibitors affect women differently than men.
b. ACE inhibitors have fewer side effects than other hypertension drugs.
c. ACE inhibitors should not be prescribed for women who are pregnant.
d. ACE inhibitors are only safe for use during the third trimester of pregnancy.