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Is Pseudoephedrine Safe for Patients with Hypertension Evaluation
Objectives
Following this learning activity, the learner will be able to:
- Name five closely-related sympathomimetic amines.
- Summarize the effect of sympathomimetic amines such as ephedra and phenylpropanolamine on blood pressure and the risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
- Compare the effect of immediate-release pseudoephedrine on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
- Discuss the results of the Hemorrhagic Stroke Study regarding pseudoephedrine-associated hemorrhagic stroke.
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IME Bulletin Post Test (Pseudoephedrine) (please check correct answers)
1. Pseudoephedrine seems to be a relatively weak sympathomimetic amine. |
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2. Sustained-release pseudoephedrine is as likely to elevate systolic blood pressure as immediate-release pseudoephedrine. |
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3. The results of the Hemorrhagic Stroke Study suggest that both pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine significantly increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. |
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4. A FDA Advisory Committee recently recommended a "black box" warning for pseudoephedrine based on a high incidence of adverse effects. |
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Post Test Answer Key
Correct Answer: 1. True, 2. False, 3. False, 4. False
Evaluation
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3. The format was a good way to learn this information. |
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4. The information will be relevant to my practice. |
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