]> 2026-07-31T09:42:15+00:00 WBR242 0 en Prazosin Prazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic antagonist (alpha blocker). Prazosin is typically associated with orthostatic hypotension and nasal congestion. Lisinopril Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE-I). ACE-I are typically associated with cough and hyperkalemia. Clonidine Clonidine is a centrally acting alpha-2 agonist. Clonidine is typically associated with lightheadednes, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, and hypotension. Atenolol Atenolol is a non-selective beta blocker. Beta blockers are typically associated with bradycardia and dyslipidemia. Verapamil Verapamil is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB). Non-dihydropyridine CCBs are typically associated with constipation and GI distress. Pharmacology A 58-year-old hypertensive woman presents to her physician's office for a routine check-up. Upon review of systems, the women states that she is asymptomatic and has no complaints. She reports that she was prescribed an antihypertensive drug by another primary care physician 6 months ago and has been taking one tablet each day. In the clinic, she is afebrile with a blood pressure of 118/80 mmHg, heart rate of 58/min, and respiratory rate of 14/min. Physical examination is unremarkable. Laboratory work-up demonstrates a total cholesterol concentration of 220 mg/dl, LDL-C of 100 mg/dl, HDL-C of 50 mg/dl, triglyceride concentration of 350 mg/dl. The patient is surprised and states that she never had abnormal lipid profiles in the past. The physician suspects the patient's abnormal findings are related to an adverse effect of the drug she has been prescribed. Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is the patient most likely receiving? D Cardiology 2020-10-28T02:52:33Z 2459150.6198264 WBR242