Calcium: Increased; Potassium: Decreased; Sodium: Increased

Are you sure? You are right that thiazide diuretics increase calcium levels, while decreasing potassium levels. Remember that thiazide diuretics work on the distal convoluted tubule, which results in excretion of sodium in the urine, thus leading to decreased levels in the plasma as well.

Further Development

Mr. Hill is treated accordingly for anaphylactic shock. He recovers well and is advised to return to his General Practitioner so that his anti-hypertensive medication can be adjusted accordingly.

Which drug should Mr. Hill be prescribed?

  • Amlodipine (Calcium Channel Blocker)
  • Verapamil (Calcium Channel Blocker)
  • Spironolactone (aldosterone antagonist)
  • Enalapril (ACE inhibitor)

Map: Jacob Hill_ORU (1083)
Node: 20375
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  • CELL STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
  • Start
  • new node
  • Root Node
  • Usar solo la probabilidad mendeliana
  • go to espresso house
  • Discutir com a Callie.
  • Chief complaint
  • Screening and diagnosing glucose intolerance in pregnancy
  • Node 4: Move to the benefits of telemonitoring
  • A Thursday morning
  • Tele-Physical Examination
  • Start
  • Vital Sign
  • new node
  • Insulin
  • Give an immediate diagnosis without exploring the patient’s narrative.
  • History
  • Calcium: Increased; Potassium: Decreased; Sodium: Increased

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