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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?

A patient with HFrEF is initiated on furosemide for symptom management; which of the following electrolyte abnormality should the patient be monitored for?

During a clinic visit, a patient complains of muscle aches and pains. They have HTN, hyperlipidemia and chronic stable angina. They are on the following medications: lisinopril 10mg daily, aspirin 81mg daily, simvastatin 80mg daily, and metoprolol succinate 25mg daily. Which of their medications is most likely to cause the muscle aches and pains?

What are the four classes of medications recommended in all patients with Stage C heart failure and HFrEF?

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 is its mechanism of action?

What is the mechanism of action of rivaroxaban?

Which statement below is true regarding chronic stable angina and variant (Prinzmetal) angina?

PC had a knee replacement and will need to be on anticoagulant therapy for prevention of a DVT. What is the appropriate dose of enoxaparin for him? He weighs 90 kg.

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