e. Is extremely useful as a single agent in treatment of
hypertension
5. Which of the following drug’s metabolism characteristics are bimodally
distributed in the population?
a. Sodium nitroprusside
b. Clonidine
c. Minoxidil
d. Hydralazine
e. Phentolamine
6. The ACE inhibitors
a. Inhibit peptidyl dipeptidase thus preventing the inactivation of
bradykinin
b. Captopril is a prodrug
c. Are to be used with caution in patients with IHD as reflex
sympathetic activation occurs secondary to the hypotensive
effects of the ACE inhibitors
d. Have no role in treating the normotensive diabetic patients
e. Are useful antihypertensive agents in late pregnancy
7. The following drugs when combined with ACE inhibitors may produce
troublesome problems EXCEPT
a. Diclofenac
b. Potassium supplements
c. Spironolactone
d. Lithium
e. Theophylline
8. The nitrates
a. Have an antianginal effect via vasodilation of arterioles only
b. Serve to increase preload