drpkaur Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 09:46 PM  
 
   
 
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A 42-year-old man presents with a depressed mood, a loss of “drive”, and loss of appetite. He also reports problems with maintaining usual work productivity. The patient has difficult-to-control hypertension that is now managed on a new medication. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is most likely the cause of the patient’s current problems? A. Enalapril B. Hydralazine C. Hydrochlorothiazide D. Minoxidil E. Reserpine
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| Leopard Forum Guru

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| | 09/12/06 - 10:21 PM  
 
   
 
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Reserpine (most notorious anti HTN causing depression ) Propranolol is Contraindicated in depressed patients Best of luck
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| drfax Forum Elite

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| | 09/13/06 - 02:12 PM  
 
   
 
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E.reserpine
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