Cardiovascular Drugs USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 48-year-old man with resistant hypertension (BP 168/104 mmHg) and hypokalemia (K+ 3.2 mEq/L) is diagnosed with primary hyperaldosteronism from an adrenal adenoma on CT imaging. While awaiting surgical resection, he is started on medical therapy. Two months later, he develops tender gynecomastia and reports decreased libido. He denies chest pain or dyspnea. Which medication most likely caused these adverse effects?
Answer choices
- AFurosemide
- BSpironolactoneCorrect answer
- CAmiloride
- DMannitol
- EHydrochlorothiazide
- FEplerenone
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