KROK 1 2007 – Question 90 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology

A patient with II stage hypertension has been taking one of hypotensive medications for the purpose of treatment. After a time arterial pressure decreased, but the patient started complaining of flaccidity, sleepiness, indifference. A bit later he felt stomach pain. He was diagnosed with ulcer. What hypotensive medication has the patient been taking?

  1. A. Dibazole
  2. B. Reserpine
  3. C. Verapamil
  4. D. Furosemide
  5. E. Captopril
Hint

Think of the older antihypertensive that empties monoamine stores in nerve endings and brain, causing central depression and leaving vagal influence on the stomach unopposed.

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