A 58 year old man has hypertension. He presents to the ER with chest pains radiating to the left arm while having intercourse. He had taken Viagra earlier that evening. Which of the following medications would not be appropriate for him to take?
Hydralazine is often used for resistant hypertension. What i…
Hydralazine is often used for resistant hypertension. What is its mechanism of action?
A 55-year-old patient presents with a blood pressure of 210/…
A 55-year-old patient presents with a blood pressure of 210/120 mmHg. Which of the following findings would indicate hypertensive emergency rather than hypertensive urgency?
What non-statin agent is generally recommended first line in…
What non-statin agent is generally recommended first line in patients with clinical ASCVD with less than expected LDL reduction while on a statin?
T.B. is a 58 year old African American male whose BP has bee…
T.B. is a 58 year old African American male whose BP has been elevated on two separate visits (138/88 and 136/82). You diagnose him with hypertension. What would be the most appropriate initial therapy?
GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed…
GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed with a DVT after he was on a long haul airline flight. The prescriber decided to initiate treatment with apixaban. What is the appropriate dose?
GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed…
GP is a 65 year old male. He weighs 80 kg. He was diagnosed with a DVT after he was on a long haul airline flight. The prescriber decided to use enoxaparin for initial treatment. What is the dose of enoxaparin that GP should receive?
Which of the following conditions are considered a type of a…
Which of the following conditions are considered a type of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)? MARK ALL THAT APPLY
What is an advantage of LMWH over unfractionated heparin?
What is an advantage of LMWH over unfractionated heparin?
Which of the following can WORSEN heart failure symptoms?
Which of the following can WORSEN heart failure symptoms?