Question 207 · LEK · Hypertension in pregnancy
Which of the following medications may be used in a pregnant woman treated for arterial hypertension?
1) angiotensin receptor antagonist - valsartan;
2) beta blocker - metoprolol;
3) centrally acting antiadrenergic agent - methyldopa;
4) aldosterone receptor antagonist - spironolactone;
5) calcium channel blocker - amlodipine.
The correct answer is:
2) beta blocker - metoprolol;
3) centrally acting antiadrenergic agent - methyldopa;
4) aldosterone receptor antagonist - spironolactone;
5) calcium channel blocker - amlodipine.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 2,3.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. only 1.
- E. only 3.
Hint
Separate drugs with established fetal safety from those that are fetotoxic or affect fetal sexual development.
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