, NU 636 QUIZ 2 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT
- HERZING UNIVERSITY.
SECTION 1: HYPERTENSION PHARMACOLOGY
(Questions 1-15)
Q1. What is the first-line antihypertensive medication class
recommended for a diabetic patient with hypertension?
A. Beta-blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
C. ACE Inhibitors or ARBs
D. Thiazide diuretics
Correct Answer: C. ACE Inhibitors or ARBs
Rationale: ACE inhibitors and ARBs are preferred first-line agents for
hypertensive patients with diabetes due to their renal protective effects.
These medications reduce intraglomerular pressure and albuminuria, slowing
the progression of diabetic nephropathy .
Q2. Which antihypertensive class is contraindicated in pregnancy?
A. Beta-blockers
B. ACE Inhibitors
C. Calcium Channel Blockers
D. Alpha-blockers
Correct Answer: B. ACE Inhibitors