NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which of the following can increase blood pressure?

ESA's

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESA's) can increase blood pressure by stimulating the production of red blood cells, leading to an increase in blood viscosity. This increased viscosity can cause the heart to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, ultimately resulting in higher blood pressure. Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters, Lovastatin, and Ezetimibe do not have a direct effect on increasing blood pressure. Omega-3 acids are known to have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health, Lovastatin is a statin drug used to lower cholesterol levels and can even have a beneficial effect on blood pressure, and Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that also does not raise blood pressure.

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Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters

Lovastatin

Ezetimibe

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