The Choice of Diuretic to Use in Treating Hypertension Is

question 33

Multiple Choice

The choice of diuretic to use in treating hypertension is based on:

• A)Presence of diabetes with loop diuretics being used for these patients
• B)Level of kidney function with a thiazide diuretic being used for an estimated glomerular filtration rate higher than the mid-40 mL/min range
• C)Ethnicity with aldosterone antagonists best for African Americans and older adults
• D)Presence of hyperlipidemia with higher doses needed for patients with low-density lipoproteins (LDL) above 130 mg/dL

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