What is the role of potassium-sparing diuretics in hypertension treatment?

Antihypertensive Agents

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They increase potassium levels in the body.
They help prevent hypokalemia while managing hypertension.
They are used to treat hyperkalemia.
They are primarily used for weight loss.
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What are the toxicities associated with reserpine?
Psychiatric depression, gastrointestinal disturbances, and sedation.
Nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Skin rash, fever, and muscle pain.
Increased heart rate, hypertension, and anxiety.
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What are the common side effects of thiazide diuretics?
Electrolyte imbalances, particularly hypokalemia
Increased appetite and weight gain
Severe headaches and migraines
Nausea and vomiting
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What is the effect of beta blockers on patients with heart failure?
Beta blockers increase heart rate in patients with heart failure.
Beta blockers can reduce mortality in patients with heart failure and are particularly useful in managing hypertension in these patients.
Beta blockers have no effect on heart failure patients.
Beta blockers are only used for anxiety and have no relevance to heart failure.
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What are the potential complications of untreated hypertension?
Cardiovascular diseases, kidney damage, and other serious health issues.
Improved cardiovascular health and reduced stress levels.
Increased energy levels and better sleep quality.
Enhanced immune function and weight loss.
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What are the common side effects of ACE inhibitors?
Cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, and renal impairment.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
Headache, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia.
Weight gain, increased appetite, and dry mouth.
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What is the mechanism of action of guanethidine?
Guanethidine stimulates the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve endings.
Guanethidine inhibits the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve endings, leading to sympathoplegia.
Guanethidine acts as a direct agonist on adrenergic receptors.
Guanethidine increases the reuptake of norepinephrine in the synaptic cleft.
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