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KWilfred

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on: Jul 23, 2018
For a patient with essential hypertension, which concurrent health problem would produce the greatest risk for a cardiovascular event?
 
  a. Obesity
  b. Diabetes
  c. Hyperlipidemia
  d. Arthritis

Question 2

An elderly patient has hypertension and renal insufficiency secondary to nephrosclerosis. Which combination of medications would be the best?
 
  a. An ACE inhibitor and a loop diuretic
  b. A beta blocker and an ACE inhibitor
  c. A thiazide diuretic and a loop diuretic
  d. An alpha blocker and a beta blocker


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nekcihc358

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

b

Answer to Question 2

a


KWilfred

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Gracias!

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