dxtxpx
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45 yr old woman presents with moderate HT (BP = 165/100 mmHg), total cholesterol (275 mg/dl) and lipid profiles (LDL 220, HDL 35) and past family hx indicate risk of CAD and familial type IIa hypercholestrolemia. Based on this info, which of the following anti-HT could exacerbate her hyperlipidemia?
a) enalapril
b) HCTZ
c) nifedipine
d) indapamide
e) prazosin
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| mahendra
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HCTZ
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| dxtxpx
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yes correct
All agents listed will effectively lower BP but thiazide diuretics such as HCTZ also raise cholesterol and LDL levels, and would not be first choice in hyperlipidemic pt
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| asmi
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which antihyperetnsive would be suitable in this case ?
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