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Exam questionKROK 2Medicine · 2019

A 56-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension of the 2nd degree. She belongs to the group of moderate risk and has bronchial asthma. What group of drugs is CONTRAINDICATED to this patient?

Answer options

  1. β-blockers
  2. Diuretics
  3. Calcium antagonists
  4. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
  5. Imidazoline receptor antagonists
Correct answer

β-blockers

Explanation

A 56-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension of the 2nddegree. She belongs to the group of moderate risk and has bronchialasthma. What group of drugs is CONTRAINDICATED to this patient?Medicines Can Trigger Asthma Aspirin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen (Motrin® or Advil®) and naproxen (Aleve® or Naprosyn®) Beta-blockers, which are usually used for heart conditions, high blood pressure, and migraines.

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