Which of the Following Best Describes the Results of the Antihypertensive

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the results of the Antihypertensive and Lipid Lowering Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack Trial (ALLHAT) ?

• A)Thiazide diuretics were superior for reducing vascular outcomes in hypertensive patients.
• B)Alpha blockers were best tolerated in the elderly population.
• C)Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs)produced the largest reduction in blood pressure.
• D)Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)were with least effective in reducing vascular outcomes.

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