The Choice of Diuretic to Use in Treating Hypertension Is

question 19

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-40mL/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 LDL above 130 mg/dL

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Definitions:

Ciliated Cells

Cells that have fine hair-like projections on their surface, which move in unison to transport substances or debris across the cell surface.

Columnar Cells

Elongated cells resembling columns, often found lining organs like the intestines and respiratory tract, where they might secrete or absorb substances.

RNA Polymerase

An enzyme responsible for synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, a key process in gene expression.

Transcription Factors

Proteins involved in the process of converting, or transcribing, DNA into RNA, playing a pivotal role in gene regulation.