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1
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The antihypertensive medication recommended initially for treatment of high BP in patients with renal failure is:

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ACE inhibitor. ACE inhibitors reduce the glomerular pressure and proteinuria.

2
Q

Name the pharmacological strategy associated with decreased use of dialysis.

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Natriuretic peptides. Continuous infusion of NP is associated with decreased use of dialysis and improved dialysis-free survival.