Hydralazine, a direct vasodilator, is used to treat hypertension associated with which condition?
a. Stroke
b. Diabetes mellitus
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Renal disease
ANS: D
Hydralazine is used to treat hypertension associated with renal disease. Hydralazine is not used to treat hypertension associated with stroke, diabetes mellitus, or myocardial infarction.
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