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Coya19@aol.com

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Which of the following adverse drug effects are most frequently associated with use of losartan (Cozaar)?
 
  a. Fatigue and headache
  b. Diarrhea and dyspepsia
  c. Muscle cramps and myalgia
  d. Back and leg pain

Question 2

The health care provider overhears that a patient with hypertension is beginning diuretic therapy as first-line treatment. Which of the following types of diuretics is most likely to be used in this patient?
 
  a. Loop diuretics
  b. Osmotic diuretics
  c. Thiazide diuretics
  d. Potassium-sparing diuretics


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The most frequent adverse effects associated with use of angiotensin II-receptor blockers (ARBs) such as losartan are fatigue, headache, dizziness, insomnia, nasal congestion, and sinus disorders.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are the most commonly used class of drugs.


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