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Published	11/14/2023	{{c2::Dihydropyridine}} CCBs primarily block L-type calcium channels in {{c1::arterial smooth}} muscle
Published	11/13/2023	{{c2::Non-dihydropyridine}} CCBs primarily block L-type calcium channels in {{c1::cardiac}} muscle
Published	11/13/2023	Dihydropyridine CCBs cause vaso-{{c1::dilation}}
Published	11/13/2023	Non-dihydropyridine CCBs are useful for treating angina due to their ability to decrease {{c1::myocardial oxygen}} demand
Published	11/13/2023	IV Ca2+ channel blockers, such as nicardipine and clevidipine, cause {{c1::arteriolar}} dilation, which is useful for the treatment of hypertensive em…
Published	11/13/2023	What is the mechanism of action of zileuton (asthma treatment)?{{c1::5-lipoxygenase inhibitor}}
Published	11/13/2023	Angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II by {{c1::ACE}} in the lungs (primarily)
Published	11/13/2023	Angiotensin II increases {{c1::aldosterone}} release from the adrenal cortex
Published	11/13/2023	{{c2::Aliskiren}} is a direct {{c1::renin}} inhibitor
Published	11/13/2023	Thiazide and loop diuretics {{c1::increase}} K+ excretion and cause {{c1::hypo}}-kalemia
Published	11/13/2023	{{c1::Loop}} diuretics exert their effects on the {{c2::thick ascending limb of Henle::location}} of the nephron
Published	11/13/2023	What drug class do furosemide, bumetanide, and torsemide belong to?{{c1::Loop diuretics}}
Published	11/13/2023	Loop diuretics may cause {{c1::hypo}}-calcemia as an adverse effect
Published	11/13/2023	Loop diuretics may be used in the treatment of {{c1::hyper}}-calcemia
Published	11/13/2023	What type of β-blocker is metoprolol?{{c1::Selective β1 antagonist (cardioselective)}}
Published	11/13/2023	{{c1::Thiazide}} diuretics can be used to prevent calcium kidney stones
Published	11/13/2023	First line therapy in COPD = {{c1::muscarinic blockers (tiotropium/ipratropium)::drug class}}
Published	11/13/2023	Reslizumab and Mepolizumab are monoclonal antibodies against {{c1::IL-5}} used for maintenance therapy for asthma
Published	11/13/2023	{{c1::Benralizumab}} is a monoclonal antibody against {{c2::IL-5 receptor alpha}} used for maintenance therapy for asthma
Published	11/13/2023	{{c1::Roflumilast}} is a PDE-4 inhibitor that is used in severe COPD and may cause abdominal pain, weight loss, and depression
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