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eruditmonkey@yahoo.com

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What type of drug is Bosentan?
 
  a. Corticosteroid
  b. Endothelin antagonists
  c. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
  d. Prostanoids

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What ECG finding is most often associated with right-sided heart failure and pulmonary hyper-tension?
 
  a. Elevated ST segment
  b. Inverted P wave in lead I
  c. Prolonged PR interval
  d. Right-axis deviation


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Endothelin antagonists represent another class of medications that are newly available for treat-ing pulmonary hypertension. Bosentan, an orally administered endothelin receptor antagonist, improves walking distance, hemodynamic variables, and functional class in patients with PAH.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
ECG findings usually include right-axis deviation, right ventricular hypertrophy, and strain. The echocardiogram may show dilatation of the right ventricle and right atrium and tricuspid regur-gitation.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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