The drugs that are becoming the drugs of choice in the first-line treatment of primary hypertension are the:
A) beta-adrenergic blockers
B) calcium channel blockers
C) ACE inhibitors
D) diuretics
C) ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors are becoming the drugs of choice in the first-line treatment of primary hypertension. They are relatively free of side effects for the majority of patients compared with other types of antihypertensive drugs.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) flow B) pressure C) time D) volume
What information might be preprinted on a computer requisition form besides pertinent patient information?
What will be an ideal response?