KROK 1 2023 – Question 2 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
A patient diagnosed with chronic glomerulonephritis developed persistent arterial hypertension. What group of drugs should be used for the treatment of this patient?
- A. α-blockers
- B. Ganglionic blockers
- C. Calcium antagonists
- D. Myotropic antispasmodics
- E. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Hint
Consider how kidney damage activates the renin system, and which drug class interrupts that pathway while also protecting the remaining nephrons.
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