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Cardio edema - drsammd
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A 72 year old female complains of increasing lower extremity swelling. Her cardiac testing and laboratory studies are normal. Cessation of which of the following medications would improve her symptoms?

A) benzapril

B) felodipine

C) propranolol

D) clopidrogel

E) procainamide
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#2
B?
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#3
Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (ending in dipine) cause significant venodilation resulting in lower extremity edema which resolves upon cessation of the medication. Correct is B.....u rt samomcos
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