A 65 year old man with hypertension develops gingival hyperplasia. What is the single most
likely cause?
- a. ACEi
- b. Beta blockers
- c. Crohns disease
- d. Nifedipine
- e. Sarcoidosis
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Ans. The key is D. Nifedipine. [Gingival hyperplasia is a recognized side effect of calcium channel
blockers].
A 65 year old woman is undergoing coronary angiography. What measure will protect her
kidneys from contrast?
- a. Furosemide
- b. Dextrose
- c. 0.45% saline
- d. 0.9% saline
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Ans. The key is D. 0.9% saline. [Contrast media that pushed in blood are nephrotoxic and IV normal
saline will help to maintain adequate hydration to pass it out with urine].