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neverstopbelieb

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If not chosen as the first drug in hypertension treatment, which drug class should be added as a second step because it will enhance the effects of most other agents?
 
  1. ACE inhibitors
  2. Beta blockers
  3. Calcium channel blockers
  4. Diuretics

Question 2

Blood pressure checks in children:
 
  1. Should occur with their annual physical examinations after 6 years of age
  2. Require a blood pressure cuff that is one-third the diameter of the child's arm
  3. Should be done during every health-care visit after 3 years of age
  4. Require additional laboratory tests such as serum creatinine



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neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Excellent

 

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