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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

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An elderly patient comes to you saying that she is being treated for hypertension and wants you to answer some questions about adverse effects, but she cannot remember which drug she is taking. She only remembers that it is a pretty little pink, oval pill. Which of the following is most likely her medication?
  1. 5 mg Glucotrol
  2. 80 mg/12.5 mg Diovan HCT
  3. 125 mg Amoxil
  4. 5 mg Adderall
Explanation
Answer: B - Of the drugs listed, only Diovan HCT (Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) is an antihypertensive and comes as a small, oval pink pill. Glucotrol (glipizide) is a hypoglycemic agent, Amoxil (Amoxicillin) is an antibiotic, and Adderall (Amphetamine sulfate) is an amphetamine.
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