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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Clinical

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A pregnant patient is being treated for hypertension. Which of the following anti-hypertensives would be considered safe to use in pregnancy?

A diuretic such as metolazone
Lisinopril
Methyldopa
Doxazosin

Explanation

Answer: C − Methyldopa is a pregnancy category B agent and is thus the safest antihypertensive of those listed to use in pregnancy. Diuretics such a metolazone, ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril and alpha-1 receptor antagonists such as doxazosin are not recommended for use in pregnant women.

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