CNS Pharmacology USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 48-year-old man with refractory hypertension uncontrolled on lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide is started on a potent arteriolar vasodilator. Current vital signs show BP 138/82 mmHg, HR 88/min, RR 16/min. At follow-up, he reports increased scalp hair growth and denies chest pain or dyspnea. Recent labs show normal renal function with serum creatinine 0.9 mg/dL. Which medication most likely accounts for both the blood pressure improvement and hirsutism?
Answer choices
- APrazosin
- BVerapamil
- CNitroprusside
- DHydralazine
- EMinoxidilCorrect answer
- FDiazoxide
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