Diuretics

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Diuretics

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NA

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Work to lower BP initially by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance

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Thiazide diuretics are potassium sparing

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Are effective in lowering Bp by 20   25 mmHg in most patients

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BP response to thiazides continues to increase at doses greater than usual therapeutic dose.

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Diuretics may impair glucose tolerance

1.	Diuretics
A.	Work to lower BP initially by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance
B.	Thiazide diuretics are potassium sparing
C.	Are effective in lowering Bp by 20 25 mmHg in most patients
D.	BP response to thiazides continues to increase at doses greater than usual therapeutic dose.
E.	Diuretics may impair glucose tolerance
Answer» F.

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