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

Understand the basics of computer systems and their components in the context of vehicle diagnostics.

Familiarize with industry-standard diagnostic codes and what they indicate.

Identify basic electronic components and inputs/outputs of computer systems.

Understand the concept of resolution in Digital Multimeters (DMMs) and its impact on measurement capabilities.

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Definitions:

Thyroxine

A substance generated by the thyroid gland that controls metabolism, the production of energy, and the processes of growth and development.

Posterior Pituitary

A part of the pituitary gland that releases hormones like antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin into the bloodstream.

Neurohormones

Neurohormones are hormones produced and released by neuroendocrine cells into the blood to affect distant cells, acting as messengers in the body.

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones from their target glands.