Author Question: The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based on: 1. Presence of diabetes with ... (Read 68 times)

karen · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based on:

1. Presence of diabetes with loop diuretics being used for these patients
2. Level of kidney function with a thiazide diuretic being used for an estimated glomerular filtration rate higher than the mid-40mL/min range
3. Ethnicity with aldosterone antagonists best for African Americans and older adults
4. Presence of hyperlipidemia with higher doses needed for patients with LDL above 130 mg/dL

Question 2

Colestipol comes in a powdered form. The patient is taught to:

1. Take the powder dry and follow it with at least 8 ounces of water
2. Take it with a meal to enhance its action on fatty food
3. Mix the powder with 4 to 6 ounces of milk or fruit juice
4. Take after the evening meal to coincide with cholesterol synthesis